#Clean Energy
Indonesia to offer incentives for nickel-based EV batteries to compete with LFP
The government will provide incentives to boost the development of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) batteries, aimed at making their prices competitive with the currently much cheaper Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Indonesia moves closer to 1st nuclear power plant, approved site in Bangka Belitung
The Indonesian Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) has approved the site evaluation for ThorCon 500 nuclear power plant (PLTN) on Kelasa Island, Bangka Belitung Islands.
Indonesia eyes global leadership in EV battery industry with US$8 B investment
The government is putting all efforts to make Indonesia one of the world’s leading players in the electric vehicle (EV) industry as it continues to develop a fully integrated EV battery ecosystem − from upstream to downstream.
Pertamina-PLN collaborate on 19 geothermal projects for energy transition, security
State energy company PT Pertamina and State electricity company PT PLN have agreed to develop 19 geothermal energy projects with a total capacity of 530 Megawatts (MW) in support of self-sufficiency and accelerating the nation’s transition to clean energy.
Pertamina NRE-PTPN III develop 3 MW solar power plant in Sei Mangkei SEZ
State energy company PT Pertamina, through its subsidiary Pertamina New and Renewable Energy (NRE), has partnered with State plantation company PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) III to develop a 3-megawatt (MW) solar power plant (PLTS) in the Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ), North Sumatra.
UK-RI celebrate milestones in clean energy partnership, lay groundwork for 'Mentari 2'
The United Kingdom and Indonesia have marked the completion of the five-year Mentari clean energy program with a strong commitment to deepen their collaboration on a just and inclusive energy transition.
BREN secures US$121.1 M loan to expand Salak-Darajat geothermal project
PT Barito Renewables Energy (BREN), a renewable energy firm under the control of Indonesian tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, has secured a US$121.1 million (Rp1.99 trillion) loan to fund the expansion of its Salak-Darajat geothermal project through its subsidiaries under the Star Energy Geothermal Group.
Pertamina NRE to build solar panel plant, backs RI’s clean energy export to Singapore
A subsidiary of state-owned energy company PT Pertamina, PT Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has announced plan to build a solar panel manufacturing facility as part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to export clean electricity to Singapore.
West Kalimantan tipped as strategic site for nuclear power development
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has identified West Kalimantan as a region with significant and diverse energy potential, including nuclear resources, positioning it as a key candidate for future electricity generation development.
Indonesia ranked 2nd in Global solar potential on former coal mine lands
Indonesia holds the world’s second-highest potential for solar energy development on former and soon-to-be-depleted coal mine lands, with an estimated capacity of 59.45 gigawatts (GW), according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Yet, to date, the country has only announced plans to develop 600 megawatts (MW) of solar projects on such sites.
Indonesia to launch 1st ocean current power plant, boosting clean energy agenda
Indonesia is taking a major step toward expanding its renewable energy portfolio with the construction of the country's first ocean current power plant (PLTAL).
Indonesia poised to launch nuclear power plants by 2030s: Expert
An energy expert has expressed his confidence that Indonesia is ready to begin constructing nuclear power plants (PLTN) and have operational units by early 2030s, citing the legal and institutional infrastructure is in place and the country has sufficient technical expertise to manage nuclear energy safely and effectively.