Initiating a fair and inclusive energy transition in Indonesia

This research paper analyzes the Indonesian government's plan to replace 3.4GW of coal-based power generation at Suralaya with grid-connected solar PV capacity in the Java-Bali grid, evaluating the potential impacts on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identifying necessary policy and international support mechanisms.

• The Indonesian government intends to replace 3.4GW of coal units at Suralaya with new grid-connected solar PV capacity within the Java-Bali grid. While a full replacement of Suralaya is possible within four years, a lack of concerted effort could result in a delay of 7 to 10 years.
• To facilitate the transition, Indonesia requires improvements in spatial planning, the streamlining of permitting processes, and the establishment of a predictable medium-term pathway for clean energy to replace fossil fuels. Additionally, stable policies are necessary to support large-scale investments in manufacturing and capacity.
• The phase-out of Indonesia's total 35 GW fleet of coal plants is essential for the country to reach zero emissions power generation.
• International support for Indonesia's energy transition is most likely to be successful if five conditions are met simultaneously: establishing credible clean energy targets and favorable policy conditions, negotiating a coal exit strategy, addressing legacy energy system vulnerabilities, strengthening international climate pledges, and creating a framework for ongoing dialogue.
• International assistance is unlikely to materialize if it is not matched by domestic efforts to accelerate the transition; for instance, there is little incentive for international parties to buy out old coal plants if new ones are built to replace them.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2022). Initiating a fair and inclusive energy transition in Indonesia. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/initiating-a-fair-and-inclusive-energy-transition-in-indonesia

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. Initiating a fair and inclusive energy transition in Indonesia. 2022. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/initiating-a-fair-and-inclusive-energy-transition-in-indonesia.

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2022initiating, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{Initiating a fair and inclusive energy transition in Indonesia}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2022}, month = mar, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/initiating-a-fair-and-inclusive-energy-transition-in-indonesia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }