Hebronstar Webinar: Renewable Energy Potential in the Power Sector in Indonesia
Hebronstar Indonesia, a leading business consulting strategy company, organized an insightful webinar titled “Renewable Energy Potential in the Power Sector in Indonesia” on May 31, 2023. Provide an overview of Indonesia’s renewable energy potential and the government’s perspective, the event was held on the Zoom platform. This webinar was moderated by Ms. Riza Andini as Senior Consultant from Hebronstar Indonesia and presented two speakers, Mr. Deon Arinaldo from IESR and Mr. Ferdinand Simanullang from PT PLN (Persero).
Picture 1: Webinar Renewable Energy Potential in the Power Sector in Indonesia (Hebronstar’s Document)
During the webinar, Mr. Deon Arinaldo, Energy Transformation Program Manager at the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), emphasized the importance of renewable energy in the global energy transition. Highlighting the alarming state of the climate crisis and CO2 emissions, Mr. Arinaldo showcased Indonesia’s potential for utilizing renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power. Mr. Deon Arinaldo said, “We need to move away from coal power plants and make sure everyone can access renewable energy by setting up more electricity substations throughout the country.”
Picture 2: Presentation by Mr. Deon Arinaldo from IESR (Hebronstar’s Document)
Mr. Ferdinand Simanullang, Manager of Variable Renewable Energy of the IPP Project at PT PLN (Persero), stated, “We are actively working with the government and PT PLN (Persero) to promote environmentally friendly power plants. This includes undertaking large-scale renewable energy projects, implementing carbon capture and storage technologies, retiring coal-fired power plants, and adopting advanced technologies to enhance sustainability in Indonesia’s electricity sector.”
Currently, fossil energy dominates Indonesia’s energy mix, accounting for 87% with a capacity of 60.8 GW, while non-fossil energy represents only 13% with 8.5 GW. However, there is a target to increase the share of non-fossil energy to 52% by 2030. Challenges to achieving this transition include constraints related to local components, difficulties in obtaining funding, permit-related issues, and the establishment of power plants, as well as imbalances between supply and demand.
Picture 3: Presentation by Mr. Ferdinand Simanullang from PT PLN (Persero) (Hebronstar’s Document)
Audience engagement was a key aspect of the webinar, allowing participants to actively participate in the discussion. PT Hebronstar Indonesia generously offered door prizes in the form of shopping vouchers for the two best questioners. A highlight of the Q&A session, where attendees had the chance to pose their questions and gain further insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with renewable energy utilization in Indonesia.
In conclusion, the discussions at the webinar highlighted the government’s commitment to meeting energy demands while transitioning towards renewable energy. Policies have been implemented to maximize the utilization of renewable energy sources, with the aim of reducing emissions and addressing the global climate crisis.
It is crucial for Indonesia to focus on the next 5-10 years, leveraging existing technological resources and striving for cost-effective solutions to fully harness renewable energy. Further studies and alignment with government regulations are necessary to facilitate the construction of solar power plants at the domestic level, encouraging public participation in the transition to renewable energy. The webinar provided valuable insights and fostered discussion on the path to a greener and more sustainable future for Indonesia.
Hebronstar Strategy Consultants
Anrisal Ultha / Research Analyst
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