# Bali low‑emission zones and rooftop solar initiative > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bali-lowemission-zones-and-rooftop-solar-initiative > Updated: 2026-08-05T22:50:10.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In July 2026 Governor Wayan Koster announced that Bali will phase out fossil‑fuel power plants and make rooftop solar installations a condition for commercial building permits, aiming for a net‑zero emissions target by 2045. He also proposed designating low‑emission areas, beginning with Nusa Penida and later expanding to other tourist districts. By early August 2026 the plan was formalised, with five key tourism zones – Nusa Dua, Kuta, Ubud, Sanur and the Nusa Penida islands – officially designated as low‑emission zones. The strategy rests on five pillars: green energy via rooftop solar, electric‑vehicle mobility, increased forest cover, reduction of single‑use plastics, and community participation. Rising electricity demand and reliance on under‑sea cables have driven the push for solar‑PV rollout and electric‑vehicle adoption to safeguard tourism and prevent load‑shedding. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Bali designates five tourist areas as low‑emission zones Bali Governor Wayan Koster designates five tourist districts as low‑emission zones, focusing on rooftop solar, electric vehicles, plastic reduction and forest protection to meet rising power demand. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bali-designates-five-tourist-areas-as-lowemission-zones ### 2026-07-14: Bali Governor Wayan Koster pushes rooftop solar and low‑carbon zones to achieve net‑zero by 2045 Bali Governor Wayan Koster mandates rooftop solar for commercial permits and designates low‑carbon zones, aiming for net‑zero emissions by 2045. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bali-governor-wayan-koster-pushes-rooftop-solar-and-lowcarbon-zones-to-achieve-netzero-by-2045 --- Cite as: Bali low‑emission zones and rooftop solar initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bali-lowemission-zones-and-rooftop-solar-initiative