More than half of Gorontalo city’s peak demand supplied at commercial operation
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Developed and DivestedIndonesia’s First Unsolicited Privately Developed Utility-Scale Solar Project
Quantum developed the 14.7 MWp solar project at Isimu, Gorontalo, under a 20-year power purchase agreement with PT PLN (Persero). The project achieved commercial operation on 24 January 2020.
Project Snapshot
Quantum Solar Gorontalo at Isimu
- Geography and Market
- Isimu, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Scale
- 14.7 MWp ground-mounted, grid-connected solar PV
- Technology
- Hanwha Q CELLS Q.POWER L-G5 330Wp modules Sungrow SG3125HV central invertersArctech SkySmart single-axis tracking system
- Offtaker Counterparty
- PT PLN (Persero)
- Commercial Structure
- 20-year power purchase agreement
- Commercial Operation
- 24 January 2020
- Project Outcome
- Developed and Divested
Information as at July 2026.
Strategic Need and National Alignment
A Landmark Solar Development Meeting Gorontalo's Power Needs
Indonesia’s first unsolicited and privately developed utility-scale solar project approved by PT PLN (Persero)
Advanced single-axis tracking technology for the region at the time
Development and Delivery Timeline
From Development to Commercial Operation
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Development
Quantum developed the 14.7 MWp Isimu solar project in Gorontalo, securing a 20-year power purchase agreement with PT PLN (Persero).
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24 January 2020
The project achieved commercial operation, supplying more than half of Gorontalo city’s peak demand at the time.
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Divestment
Quantum fully divested its interest in the project to Berkeley Energy. The plant remains operational under new ownership.
Execution Experience
Delivered Through Quantum’s Development Platform
The Isimu project demonstrates Quantum’s ability to progress a clean energy project from origination and early-stage project development through to commercial structuring, technical delivery and commercial operation.
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Current Status
Quantum fully divested its interest in the Isimu project to Berkeley Energy. The plant remains operational under Berkeley Energy’s ownership. Quantum retains no ongoing ownership, operating or management role in the project.
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