Solar photovoltaic (PV) microgrid has the potential to electrify and decarbonise rural communities in tropical countries, such as Indonesia. The tropical region receives a significant amount of solar radiation throughout the year, benefiting from its equator position. Despite its potential abundance, most equatorial countries have low solar PV microgrid penetration on their grids. Its deployment is hampered by prevailing challenges, such as reliability and bankability. The paper outlines the critical barriers and drivers in developing solar PV microgrids in the tropical region. A framework incorporating technical, economic, and socio-regulatory aspects is developed specifically to leverage the microgrid penetration in Indonesia. Successful implementation of this four-stage framework requires multi-stakeholder governance and engagement.

太阳能光伏 (PV) 微电网具有为印度尼西亚等热带国家的农村社区供电和脱碳的潜力。由于其赤道位置，热带地区全年接收大量太阳辐射。尽管有潜在的丰富性，但大多数赤道国家在其电网上的太阳能光伏微电网渗透率较低。它的部署受到普遍挑战的阻碍，例如可靠性和可融资性。本文概述了在热带地区开发太阳能光伏微电网的关键障碍和驱动因素。一个包含技术、经济和社会监管方面的框架是专门开发的，以利用印度尼西亚的微电网渗透率。这个四阶段框架的成功实施需要多方利益相关者的治理和参与。