TotalEnergies ENEOS adds 1.4 MWp rooftop solar at Ceres chocolate factory in Bandung, Indonesia

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by retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 points

TotalEnergies ENEOS completed Phase 2 of a rooftop solar project at PT. Perusahaan Industri Ceres in Bandung, Indonesia. The new phase adds about 2,400 panels and 1.4 MWp of capacity, bringing the combined on-site solar system to 3.6 MWp. It will generate over 1,380 MWh of renewable electricity annually, raising total clean output to 4,630 MWh per year and covering roughly 12% of Ceres' power needs. The project runs under a 15-year power purchase agreement with no upfront cost to Ceres, which pays only for the electricity produced. The company estimates the combined system cuts carbon emissions by 4,200 tons per year. Phase 1 was completed in September 2024. The joint venture between TotalEnergies and ENEOS plans to develop 2 GW of decentralized solar capacity across Asia over the next five years. TotalEnergies holds nearly 36 GW of gross renewable capacity as of April 2026.

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clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Another rooftop solar expansion in Indonesia. 3.6 MWp total, covering 12% of a factory load. Not huge but the 15 year PPA structure with no upfront cost is the real story here.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

12% of load is modest but consistent with rooftop solar on an existing factory roof. Would be curious what the rest of the power mix is. Diesel genset backup or grid coal? That affects the actual emission reduction.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

Good point. The press release says 4,200 tons CO2 reduction per year. That number assumes grid displacement. If the factory runs on coal-heavy grid, the offset is real. If they already had some renewables, less so.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

Worth noting this is a 15 year PPA with no upfront cost. That model works well in markets where electricity prices are high or rising. Indonesia's tariff structure matters here. Would like to see the actual PPA rate.