The current status of portable energy storage in indonesia

Does Indonesia need more energy storage capacity?

(Hartatik) Jakarta—A report by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights that policies that encourage the growth of ESS in Indonesia must support its development. The report, titled Powering the Future, estimates that Indonesia needs to have at least 60.2 GW of energy storage capacity by 2060 to support the energy transition.

How can Indonesia achieve net-zero emissions?

Harris, Head of the Center for Survey and Testing of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Electricity, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, said that in the agenda towards net-zero emissions, Indonesia must utilize all renewable energy sources it has.

Why is accelerating the energy transition important in Indonesia?

Accelerating the energy transition is important to bring Indonesia into this circle. Zainal Arifin, EVP of Renewable Energy, PT PLN, said that the combination of VREs and energy storage systems such as batteries will be a game changer for overall energy supply. “In order for VRE to enter (the network), a flexible grid must first be created.

Why is energy consumption increasing in Indonesia?

As a big country with a huge amount natural resource, the demand for renewable energy in Indonesia has increased along with the rise in consumption. Following this, energy consumption increased by 0.99%, which was approximately 939.100 million BOE in 2021 for biogas, oil, electricity, natural gas, coal, LPG, biodiesel, and biomass.

Can Singapore accelerate ESS development in Indonesia?

“The electricity export scheme to Singapore could be an opportunity to accelerate the country’s adoption of ESS. With this project, energy storage capacity could increase to 33.7 GWH by 2030,” he said. IESR recommends several important steps for the government to accelerate ESS development in Indonesia.

Is Indonesia a sustainable country?

Indonesia, with a renewable energy potential of 3,692 GW, is among the most resource-rich countries in the world for sustainable energy development. However, between 2020 and 2023, renewable energy usage increased only from 2% to 3%.