Partnerships for Progress: Indonesia and Germany Drive Sustainable Energy
Jakarta, September 10, 2024 - Indonesia is committed to achieving its vision of a "Golden Indonesia" by 2045, a nation with one of the world's largest economies. To realize this ambitious goal, sustainable economic growth and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions are essential. Indonesia aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner.
A key strategy for achieving this vision is accelerating a just energy transition. This topic was the focus of the Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week (ISEW) 2024, held under the theme "United Towards a Sustainable Future: Advancing the Energy Transition for a Gold Indonesia and Net Zero Emissions."
ISEW 2024 was officially launched by the Ministry of Planning and Development/Bappenas, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, GIZ Indonesia and ASEAN, and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR).
Thomas Graf, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy in Indonesia, ASEAN, and Timor Leste, highlighted Germany's strong support for Indonesia's energy transition journey. "Germany is committed to providing energy transition funding through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). So far, Germany has contributed approximately USD 1 billion to JETP projects and around USD 2.4 billion to strengthen the sustainable energy sector in Indonesia," he stated.
Ervan Maksum, Deputy for Facilities and Infrastructure at the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, emphasized the importance of a just energy transition for achieving Indonesia's Golden 2045 vision. "We need to encourage a fair and equitable energy transition. Providing low-carbon electricity is crucial for regional development. Building a reliable transmission system that can accommodate renewable energy outside Java Island is essential to promote equity," he explained.
Addressing the capacity of renewable energy by 2060, Prof. Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE), announced plans for a new Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL). The draft RUPTL targets over 367 GW of renewable energy by 2060, with a variable portion of renewable energy with energy storage reaching 42 percent.
Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of IESR, highlighted four key factors for accelerating the energy transition: supportive policies for renewable energy investment, availability of renewable energy technology, adequate funding, and community and stakeholder participation. He emphasized the importance of consistent government efforts to achieve the renewable energy mix target of 23 percent by 2025.
Lisa Tinschert, Director of the GIZ Indonesia/ASEAN Energy Program, underscored the significance of ISEW 2024 in strengthening the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Germany, particularly in the field of sustainable energy transition. GIZ is committed to supporting Indonesia's efforts to achieve
renewable energy and net-zero emission targets. Collaboration among governments, the private sector, and civil society is crucial for ensuring a fair and inclusive transition.
ISEW is a significant milestone in the 30-year energy sector cooperation between Indonesia and Germany, which has provided technical and financial support for renewable energy projects. ISEW 2024 has three main objectives: (1) to foster high-level meetings between Indonesia and Germany to support the global and national energy transition; (2) to bridge policymakers with the community, including civil society organizations, academics, young people, and non-energy stakeholders; and (3) to raise awareness of sustainable technology among the public, the private sector, and the community.
