Energy transition towards renewable energy in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to see how efforts to optimize renewable energy resources are seen in the energy transition in Indonesia. High fossil energy consumption is the primary driver of a country’s need for an energy transition. Renewable energy is important because it is a natural energy source that can be renewed freely and without limits. This research is qualitative and descriptive, with data sources from government reports, related articles, and various regulations on renewable energy. The results showed that the optimization of this energy is opposite from the massive potential of renewable energy in Indonesia. Indonesia’s primary energy sources are still dominated by fossil energy and impact various problems, especially the environment. The findings showed that energy must be converted into renewable energy. Policies that need to be aligned and fully aligned with energy transition efforts in Indonesia are obstacles to efforts to transition to renewable energy. The renewable energy policies developed thus far have been limited to concepts. However, action is still required in the energy transition, as evidenced by the policy content, particularly regarding funding and investment, which is less than 5 percent. Therefore, government involvement is required to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, particularly regarding policies and collaboration among actors.