Indonesia’s Net Zero Future

Indonesia, ranked as the world fifth-largest coal power producer, is facing a significant challenge in transitioning towards a zero-carbon future. With an estimated economic development, averaging between 5.2-6.0% from now until 2060, a 5X surge in energy use per capita compared to current levels is estimated.  Addressing this increased demand responsibly is crucial. ^{1, 2, 3} 

The Repower Initiative and ITB will partner up to explore the opportunity of making Indonesia one of the leaders in repowering coal-fired plants with carbon-free energy. Repowering is a solution that can help replace fossil fuels but retain and re-use power plant infrastructure. Repowering can remove emissions, save money, and help ensure a just transition.

Dr. Ir. Retno G. Dewi, MEnvEngSc of ITB will lend her expertise to this undertaking, building on Repower Initiative existing partnerships and knowledge with industry, academics & financial institutions in Poland, South Korea, Indonesia and China.  

Joining the team is Dr. Nanang Hariyanto, Associate Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department of ITB. He's a leading expert in electrical power systems in Indonesia. Bob S. Effendi who has been working in the energy sector for almost three decades ranging from oil/gas services to coal mining then nuclear will also join the team.  

Bob S. Effendi, project manager of the Repower Initiative in Indonesia, underscores the project's significance, stating:

“Our approach proposes not only a technological solution, but it also ensures that the transitiontowards cleaner energy sources is economically viable and environmentally sustainable”.

Staffan Qvist, Managing Director of Quantified Carbon, expresses his enthusiasm for the partnership:

" We are very happy that ITB and Dr. Retno's team are joining the Repower Initiative, and we look forward to starting our collaboration. Together, we aim to accelerate the transition of coal infrastructure to carbon-free electricity, fostering sustainable solutions for a cleaner and greener energy future."

Sources

1. Carbon Tracker Initiative Country Profiles – Power and Utilities. Updated last in June 2022 (policy) and October 2022 (data).https://countryprofiles.carbontracker.org/IndonesiaCoal

2. National Energy Policy In Indonesia and it’s Alignment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG7) and Paris Agreement (NDC). Minestry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Workshop of National Expert SDG Tool for Energy Planning (NEXSTEP)., Bangkok, March 19th 2019.

3. Handbook of energy and economic statistics of indonesia 2022. Center for Data and Information on Energy and MineralResources, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

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