The Government of Indonesia has unveiled its updated National Power Supply Plan (RUPTL), aiming for 35 per cent renewable energy (RE) in its total energy mix by 2034. The plan projects 71 GW of new installed capacity over the next decade, with 70 per cent coming from renewables—solar (17 GW), hydropower (16 GW), and geothermal (5 GW). The remaining capacity includes 15 GW from natural gas and 5 GW from coal, which the government justifies as necessary for base-load power. The Prabowo administration has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with no new coal plants planned beyond 2040 unless they include emission reduction strategies.
Despite Indonesia’s RE ambitions, state-owned utility PLN has struggled to meet past targets. A report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights that PLN’s previous RUPTL aimed for 21 GW of renewables but achieved only 0.6 GW per year, far below the required 2.1 GW. Key challenges include delays in transitioning from diesel power and stalled energy transition projects. In renewable energy procurement, improved collaboration with institutions like the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), and securing land and resources for project development. The updated plan is awaiting final government approval.