Abstract
The study described in this paper uses direct evidence from processes applied for the developing economy of Indonesia, as it defines the trajectory for its future energy policy and energy research agenda. The paper addresses the research gap to make explicit the process undertaken by key stakeholders in assessing and determining the suitability, feasibility, and dynamics of the renewable energy sector. Barriers and enablers that are key in selecting the most suitable renewable energy sources for developing economies for the renewable energy development have been identified from extensive analyses of research documents alongside qualitative data from the Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The selected FGD participants encompass the collective views that cut across the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental aspects of renewable energy development in Indonesia. The information gained from the FGD gives insights into the outlook and challenges that are central to energy transition within the country, alongside the perceptions of renewable energy development from the influential stakeholders contributing to the process. It is notable that the biggest barriers to transition are centred on planning and implementation aspects, as it is also evident that many in the community do not adhere to the same vision.
Highlights
The development of alternative renewable energy sources in Indonesia is of paramount importance to fulfil the ever-increasing energy demand in the country and to contribute to reducing the carbon emission, as well as combating the devastating effects of climate change
Each of the participants was given the time and the opportunity to share their recounts and outlooks on the renewable energy in Indonesia, including the challenges associated with renewable energy development in Indonesia, and the propositions for moving forwards and overcoming these challenges
All the participants proceeded to analyse each type of renewable energy in Indonesia, wind, solar, ocean, biomass, hydropower, and geothermal
Summary
The development of alternative renewable energy sources in Indonesia is of paramount importance to fulfil the ever-increasing energy demand in the country and to contribute to reducing the carbon emission, as well as combating the devastating effects of climate change. All the countries who participated set the targets in regard to carbon reduction, according to their respective capabilities, known as Nationally Determined. As one of the countries who participated in COP, Indonesia plans to reduce carbon emission by 29% with its own effort or 41% with international aid by 2030 [1]. Renewable energy sector plays an important role to reduce the carbon emissions, and Indonesia is currently aiming to increase the share of renewable energy to become 23% by 2025 within the National Energy Mix [1]. The country is undergoing a journey to seek the most suitable renewable energy sources to be developed
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