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Jakarta, Indonesia, 4 September 2026 – The Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), in collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), convened two discussion sessions as part of EBTKE ConEx 2026 to explore how Indonesia’s renewable energy ambitions can be translated into concrete projects and investment opportunities that respond to regional priorities and deliver tangible economic benefits. 

With Indonesia’s renewable energy potential estimated at approximately 3,687 gigawatts (GW), and national ambition continuing to grow—including through the launch of the 100 GWp Solar PV Program in August 2026—the opportunities to accelerate renewable energy development across the country are significant. Realizing this potential, however, requires stronger capacity and preparedness at the subnational level. This includes energy planning that reflects local characteristics and development priorities, a pipeline of well-prepared and investment-ready projects, and financing mechanisms capable of mobilizing private and public investment. 

Strengthening these enabling conditions has been a key focus of collaboration between MEMR and GGGI, with support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Renewable Energy–Accelerated Transition in Indonesia (RE-ACT) project since 2021. Over five years of implementation, RE-ACT has contributed to strengthening Indonesia’s renewable energy ecosystem by connecting national policy with regional energy planning and implementation, supporting project development, and expanding access to financing and investment. 

One example of this work is South Papua, where RE-ACT supported the establishment of the South Papua Regional Energy General Plan (RUED) 2023–2050 and the formation of the South Papua Regional Energy Forum as a platform for collaboration among the provincial government and relevant stakeholders. Following the establishment of the RUED, the provincial government began integrating energy priorities into its medium- and long-term development planning, while positioning sustainable energy planning as a foundation for identifying and advancing investment opportunities in the region. 

The experience and lessons emerging from this process were brought to EBTKE ConEx 2026, where national and regional stakeholders came together to discuss the next stage of Indonesia’s renewable energy transition: how national ambition can be translated into a pipeline of concrete, investment-ready projects that respond to regional priorities and generate sustainable economic opportunities. 

“Indonesia has enormous renewable energy potential, and opportunities to develop this potential are continuing to expand. At EBTKE, we support efforts to translate national energy policies and potential into regional planning and concrete projects that respond to local needs, while also identifying appropriate financing and investment mechanisms. Our collaboration with GGGI through RE-ACT is part of this broader effort to strengthen the enabling environment for renewable energy development,” said Widya Adi Nugroho, Planning Bureau, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. 

Representing the South Papua Office of Manpower, Transmigration, Energy and Mineral Resources (DISNAKERTRANS ESDM), Lambertus Ignatius Faturan participated in the discussion  “Policy to Practice: Renewable Energy in Indonesia” on Thursday, 4 September 2026. He shared South Papua’s experience in translating national energy priorities into the regional development context, while exploring opportunities to advance renewable energy development in line with the province’s potential and needs. 

“Every region has different characteristics and development needs. For South Papua, forums such as this provide an important opportunity to connect regional experience with national policy directions. We can communicate conditions and needs on the ground, while also learning from other regions about how energy planning can be further developed into programs and activities that support regional development,” said Lambertus. 

Niken Arumdati, representing the West Nusa Tenggara Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (DESDM NTB), presented the province’s experience in linking regional energy planning with financing and investment priorities. During the session “Promoting Innovative Financing Mechanisms and De-risking for Financing Decentralized Renewable Energy in Indonesia,” Niken highlighted NTB’s efforts to strengthen data and emissions baselines, assess linkages with the JAMALI interconnected power system, and explore instruments such as regional thematic bonds that could support the province’s energy transition. 

“Energy planning enables regions to better understand their energy needs while identifying development opportunities in a more strategic and coordinated manner. In NTB, we continue to explore how regional energy planning can be connected with available financing options, so that renewable energy development can advance in alignment with regional development priorities,” she said. “We also hope that these efforts can create more green jobs and contribute to strengthening the regional economy,” said Niken during the discussion. 

For GGGI, these experiences represent important lessons from five years of implementing RE-ACT and demonstrate the value of linking policy, planning, project development, and investment readiness at the regional level. 

“Indonesia’s renewable energy potential is first and foremost a provincial opportunity. The math behind this opportunity is robust, with government’s 100 GW solar ambition projected to unlock nearly USD 73 billion in investment. This represents one of the largest and increasingly bankable infrastructure opportunities in Southeast Asia. But assistance from development partners remains critical. GGGI supports Indonesia’s provinces by tailoring development assistance to address some of the remaining gaps and improve investment readiness, helping to mobilize capital in these provincial renewable energy opportunities” said Rowan Fraser, GGGI Country Representative for Indonesia. 

EBTKE ConEx 2026 provides an important platform for bringing these lessons into Indonesia’s broader renewable energy agenda. The experience of RE-ACT demonstrates that accelerating renewable energy development requires more than policies and plans. It requires sustained collaboration to translate policy ambition into implementation through well-prepared projects, appropriate financing and investment mechanisms, and approaches that are responsive to regional priorities and development needs. 

The foundations established through this collaboration are expected to provide a basis for continued partnerships and new initiatives to accelerate renewable energy investment and implementation across Indonesia.

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From Policy to Action, Indonesia and GGGI Strengthen Regional and National Efforts to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development 

Direktorat Jenderal Energi Baru, Terbarukan, dan Konservasi Energi (EBTKE), Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM), bersama Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) menyelenggarakan dua sesi diskusi dalam rangkaian EBTKE ConEx 2026 untuk membahas bagaimana agenda energi terbarukan dapat diterjemahkan menjadi proyek nyata dan investasi yang memberikan manfaat bagi daerah. 

Dengan potensi energi terbarukan sekitar 3.687 gigawatt (GW) dan semakin kuatnya ambisi nasional, termasuk melalui peluncuran Program PLTS 100 GWp pada Agustus 2026, peluang pengembangan energi terbarukan di berbagai wilayah Indonesia semakin terbuka. Besarnya peluang tersebut sekaligus menuntut kesiapan di tingkat daerah—mulai dari perencanaan yang sesuai dengan karakteristik dan kebutuhan wilayah, proyek yang siap dikembangkan, hingga skema pembiayaan yang dapat membuka jalan bagi investasi. 

Kebutuhan untuk memperkuat kesiapan tersebut menjadi salah satu fokus kolaborasi Kementerian ESDM, GGGI, dan dengan dukungan Kementerian Luar Negeri Selandia Baru melalui proyek Renewable Energy–Accelerated Transition in Indonesia (RE-ACT) sejak 2021. Selama lima tahun pelaksanaannya, RE-ACT mendukung upaya penguatan ekosistem energi terbarukan di Indonesia dengan mendorong keterhubungan antara kebijakan nasional, perencanaan dan implementasi di daerah, pengembangan proyek, serta akses terhadap pembiayaan dan investasi. 

Salah satu hasilnya terlihat di Papua Selatan, di mana RE-ACT mendukung penetapan Rencana Umum Energi Daerah (RUED) Papua Selatan 2023–2050 serta pembentukan Forum Energi Daerah Papua Selatan sebagai wadah kolaborasi pemerintah daerah dan berbagai pemangku kepentingan. Setelah RUED ditetapkan, pemerintah daerah mulai mengintegrasikan agenda energi ke dalam perencanaan pembangunan jangka menengah dan panjang, sekaligus melihat perencanaan energi berkelanjutan sebagai salah satu pijakan untuk membuka peluang investasi di daerah. 

Pembelajaran dari proses tersebut kemudian dibawa ke EBTKE ConEx 2026, mempertemukan perspektif nasional dan daerah untuk membahas langkah berikutnya: bagaimana ambisi energi terbarukan Indonesia dapat diterjemahkan menjadi proyek yang konkret, menarik untuk investasi, dan menciptakan peluang ekonomi yang berkelanjutan. 

“Indonesia memiliki potensi energi terbarukan yang sangat besar dan peluang pengembangannya semakin terbuka. Di EBTKE, kami mendukung penerjemahan potensi dan kebijakan-kebijakan energi di tingkat nasional tersebut menjadi perencanaan dan proyek yang dapat dikembangkan sesuai kebutuhan daerah, sekaligus memetakan mekanisme dan peluang pendanaan serta investasi. Kolaborasi dengan GGGI melalui RE-ACT menjadi bagian dari upaya untuk memperkuat proses tersebut.” Ujar Widya Adi Nugroho, mewakili Kepala Biro Perencanaan, Kementerian ESDM. 

Mewakili Dinas Tenaga Kerja, Transmigrasi, Energi, dan Sumber Daya Mineral  Papua Selatan (DISNAKERTRANS ESDM), Lambertus Ignatius Faturan hadir langsung di diskusi “Policy to Practice: Renewable Energy in Indonesia” pada Kamis, 4 September 2026, untuk berbagi pengalaman mengenai proses menerjemahkan agenda energi nasional ke dalam konteks pembangunan daerah, sekaligus melihat peluang pengembangan energi terbarukan sesuai potensi dan kebutuhan wilayah. 

“Setiap daerah memiliki karakteristik dan kebutuhan yang berbeda. Bagi Papua Selatan, forum seperti ini menjadi kesempatan untuk mempertemukan pengalaman daerah dengan arah kebijakan nasional. Kami dapat menyampaikan kondisi dan kebutuhan di lapangan, sekaligus belajar dari daerah lain mengenai bagaimana perencanaan energi dapat dikembangkan lebih lanjut menjadi program dan kegiatan yang mendukung pembangunan daerah.” Ujar Lambertus Ignatius Fatruan, Kepala DISNAKERTRANS ESDM Papua Selatan.

Niken Arumdati, mewakili Dinas Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (DESDM) Nusa Tenggara Barat memaparkan pengalaman NTB yang tengah menghubungkan perencanaan energi daerah dengan agenda pembiayaan dan investasi. Di sesi “Promoting Innovative Financing Mechanisms and De-risking for Financing Decentralized Renewable Energy in Indonesia”, Niken membagikan pengalaman penguatan data dan baseline emission, keterkaitan dengan sistem interkoneksi JAMALI, serta eksplorasi instrumen seperti obligasi tematik daerah yang dapat mendukung transisi energi NTB.