Singapore Green Power Deal Hinges on Electricity Price

Indonesia and Singapore are negotiating a major cross-border renewable energy deal, but progress is stalled by disagreements over electricity pricing. The project aims to supply Singapore with 3.4 gigawatts of solar power by 2035, representing a significant portion of the city-state's energy needs.
Why it matters
The deal is a key component of regional decarbonization efforts and highlights the economic complexities of cross-border green energy infrastructure.
July 10, 2026 | 8:00 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. President Prabowo Subianto, right, and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong prepare to deliver a joint press statement after the Leaders' Retreat at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday, July 6, 2026. (Antara Photo/Galih Pradipta) Jakarta. Indonesia and Singapore are closer than ever to launching one of Southeast Asia's largest cross-border renewable energy projects, but a final agreement on electricity pricing remains the biggest obstacle.
The article presents the perspectives of both nations regarding the economic challenges of the deal.
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