Enel says it will develop an operational presence in Indonesia after signing an agreement with local utility PT PLN Persero.

Enel says it will develop an operational presence in Indonesia after signing an agreement with local utility PT PLN Persero.

The Italian energy company and PLN have inked a memorandum of understanding to evaluate opportunities for developing power generation projects, with a focus on sustainable energy technologies.

The firms will start by evaluating the local markets for renewables, conventional technologies and mini-grids, Enel said in a statement.

"Together with PLN we are exploring opportunities in Indonesia across the range of power generation technologies," said Francesco Venturini, Head of Enel’s Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Region. "We are looking forward to start cooperating with this major player in a country with such an interesting outlook when it comes to its growing energy demand and abundant resources."

Under the agreement, Enel and PLN will share useful information and experience both in renewables and conventional generation and will also scout for potential opportunities in geothermal, hydropower, wind, solar photovoltaic and CCGT technologies. Enel and PLN will also look for potential opportunities in mini-grid technologies for remote areas and islands.