#Renewable Energy
Indonesia told to strengthen renewable energy transition amid geopolitical shocks
Indonesia must seize the opportunity to reinforce its energy transition agenda despite global geopolitical disruptions, experts ssuggested in a CERAH Insight Talk discussion on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Indonesia and Laos solar exports surge to U.S. as tariffs hit SE Asian rivals
Solar panel manufacturers in Indonesia and Laos − many of which are owned by Chinese companies − have been rapidly gaining market share in the United States, following Washington’s imposition of steep tariffs on imports from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia.
Indonesia secures green funding for massive floating solar plant project
PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) has secured green financing from France’s development finance institution Proparco and Standard Chartered Bank for the construction of the 92 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Saguling Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) in West Java.
East Kutai turns palm oil waste into power electrifying remote villages
The East Kutai Regency Administration is taking proactive steps to harness renewable energy by converting palm oil waste into biogas to fuel power generation − an initiative aimed at bringing electricity to remote villages.
Majority in Flores support geothermal project, but vocal minority raises environmental concerns
Despite growing opposition from some community members, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reported that the majority of residents in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara are in favor of developing geothermal power plants (PLTP) in their region.
PLN launches 1 GW hydropower tender to boost renewable energy mix
Indonesia’s state-owned power utility company PT PLN has initiated a tender for the development of hydroelectric power plants (hydropower) with a total capacity of up to 1 gigawatt (GW).
Indonesia approves Rosatom’s proposal, aiming for first operation by 2030
State-owned power utility company PT PLN has approved a proposal from the Russian nuclear giant State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom to build Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant.
Pertamina's Lahendong geothermal project leads carbon market trades on IDXCarbon
The Lahendong geothermal power plant project, operated by a subsidiary of State-owned energy company Pertamina, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, has emerged as the most traded carbon unit on Indonesia’s Carbon Exchange, IDXCarbon, according to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).
Most Indonesian business leaders support coal phase-out before 2035: Survey
A significant majority of Indonesian business executives − 88 percent − support transition from coal to renewable energy before 2035, according to a global survey conducted by Savanta on behalf of the We Mean Business Coalition, E3G, and Beyond Fossil Fuels.
Renewed green energy pact underway boosting renewable investment and collaboration between Indonesia-Denmark
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia has signed the protocol for amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy between Indonesia and Denmark in the field of Renewable Energy, Clean Energy and Energy Conservation.
UK backs Indonesia's green shift with micro hydro project in East Lombok
The British government has confirmed its support for Indonesia's energy transition through strategic partnerships, one of which is the Pandanduri Micro Hydro Power Plant (PLTMH) project in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
Indonesia eyes US$38 billion CCS investment in Java Sea
The Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) reveals of a planned US$38 billion (Rp640.79 trillion) investment for the development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facilities in the Java Sea region currently under evaluation by from various companies, from multinational companies and also national oil companies