The Bali Provincial Administration launched the Bali Electricity Roadmap Toward Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, marking a significant step in accelerating clean energy transition and achieving energy independence on the island.

The launch event brought together government officials, academics, business leaders, and renewable energy advocates. The roadmap was jointly developed by the Bali Provincial Administration and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) with support from the Bali Net Zero Emission Coalition.

Representing Bali Governor Dr. Wayan Koster, M.M., the roadmap was officially launched by Ida Bagus Setiawan, Head of the Bali Provincial Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Agency.

In his remarks, Ida Bagus Ari Chandana, Head of the ESDM Division, emphasized that the roadmap serves as a technical and economic guide for achieving net zero emissions in Bali’s power sector by 2045.

“This roadmap plays a critical role as a strategic framework for a focused and measurable energy transition in Bali,” Chandana said.

He expressed hope that the document will foster cross-sector collaboration and attract both domestic and international investment.

“We hope this roadmap becomes an essential reference in advancing clean energy use and expediting Bali’s energy independence,” he said.

First in Indonesia

Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of IESR, said that Bali has the potential to become the first province in Indonesia fully powered by clean and renewable energy.

“Bali can become the first province in Indonesia that is 100 percent supplied by clean, renewable energy. We don't need to wait until 2060,” Fabby said in his speech.

He cited that Bali has a solar energy potential of up to 21 gigawatts, roughly 15 times greater than its current peak electricity demand. He emphasized that solar power could be deployed across various locations including rooftops, parking buildings, unused land, and even reservoirs through floating solar technology.

“Bali has all the resources needed to build a clean energy system that is locally sourced and sustainable,” Fabby said.

Addressing public concerns over the reliability of renewable energy during adverse weather conditions, Fabby suggested that a combination of solar PV systems, battery storage, and flexible electricity systems could effectively meet the challenge.

“The challenge today is not about technology, but about boldness, political will, and policy consistency,” he said.

In his speech, Fabby issued three key calls to action:

1. Local governments should make clean energy a backbone of development planning, including mandating rooftop solar installation in public buildings.

2. PLN (Indonesia’s state electricity company) should turn Bali into a national clean energy laboratory by accelerating the adoption of smart grids and energy storage integration.

3. The central government must offer tangible regulatory and fiscal support for Bali’s transition.

“Don’t let Bali be merely a tourism showcase. Let it also be a symbol of Indonesia’s commitment to energy transition,” he said.

He concluded by underscoring that Bali’s success in achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2045 could serve as a catalyst for the rest of the country.

“If Bali succeeds, other provinces will follow. But if Bali fails, Indonesia may hesitate to pursue Net Zero. Let’s go all out to realize Bali Net Zero 2045,” he said in closing.

The roadmap is the outcome of an ongoing partnership since 2023, which includes the formulation of a 100 percent Renewable Energy Roadmap by 2030, a series of focus group discussions (FGDs), workshops, and the review of the province’s RUED (Regional Energy Plan) and RUKD (Electricity Supply Business Plan) documents.

Technical presentation was delivered by Alvin Putra S., an electricity system analyst from IESR, while discussion was moderated by Dr. Satya Kumara of CORE at Udayana University. The event was also attended by Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of IESR and a member of the Steering Committee of the Bali EBNB Coalition, as well as Prof. Ida Ayu Dwi Giriantari, Ph.D., Chair of CORE at Udayana University.