Why is battery energy storage system important in Indonesia?

However, given the challenge of Indonesia’s geological landscape, with many off-grid and remote areas, there is growing intermittency issue that hamper the development of solar and wind generation. Hence, the battery energy storage system (BESS) technologies have a critical role in the development of Indonesia’s renewable energy.

Is Indonesia a market in the energy transition?

Indonesia is a market in the energy transition as the country is moving from fossil fuels to clean energy resources. In 2023, Indonesia derived approximately 60% of its energy from coal, while renewable energy’s contribution is estimated at about 15%.

Can Indonesia meet energy demand?

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What percentage of Indonesia's energy comes from coal?

In 2023, Indonesia derived approximately 60% of its energy from coal, while renewable energy’s contribution is estimated at about 15%. By 2025 and 2030, the Indonesia government aims to achieve the target of 23% and 30% of renewable energy contribution into the energy mix.

Why is solar and wind energy important in Indonesia?

Solar and wind energy are some of Indonesia’s most developed renewable energy resources generating 207 GW and 135 GW of power respectively. However, given the challenge of Indonesia’s geological landscape, with many off-grid and remote areas, there is growing intermittency issue that hamper the development of solar and wind generation.

Are low-carbon energy mixes optimal for Indonesia's power plants?

Whileeveral studies have explored optimal low-carbon energy mixes for Indonesia’s power plants, only a few have analyzed optimal generation expansion plans for regional electricity systems (Al Irsyad et al. 2019, 2020; IESR et al. 2021; PLN 2021).