Indonesian Fishermen and Farmers Uneasy Over Floating Solar Power Plant Project
Concerns are rising among local fishermen and farmers in Central Java, Indonesia, regarding the impact of a floating solar power plant (PLTS) project at the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir. Decreased fish catches, restricted fishing areas, and limitations on agricultural land use are key worries.
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