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Does Indonesia have a tidal power plant?

The Alas Strait, a 50km stretch of ocean between Lombok and Sumbawa Island, alone could potentially yield 640 GWh of energy annually from tidal power. As of 2023, despite evidence of great potential, no Indonesian tidal power facilities have been developed. Much of the energy in Indonesia is used for domestic transportation.

How much hydropower does Indonesia use?

Yet, Indonesia only uses less than 8% of its capacity, with approx. 5.88 GW installed as of 2019.54 The government prioritizes hydropower development, as this renewable source can provide long-term, consistent, baseload power to reach the country’s 23% renewable energy target.

Why is energy important in Indonesia?

Energy is crucial to Indonesia’s economy, and sustainable and equitable development of the sector is key to growth of the country. Indonesia is rich in commodity resources, particularly coal, natural gas, metals, and other mining and agricultural products.

Will Power Wheeling accelerate the energy transition in Indonesia?

To accelerate the energy transition, the Government of Indonesia (GOI) intends to expand the open market for clean energy by proposing power wheeling in the draft of its renewable energy bill.

Will Indonesia see a boom in renewables?

Indonesia has not yet seen a boom in renewables, resulting in fossil fuels meeting its electricity demand growth. The National Energy Policy (NEP) 2014 set a target of 23% of renewables in the energy mix by 2025, however, this target is likely to be reduced to between 17-19% in the revised NEP currently being developed.

How does Indonesia manage its energy mix?

On the whole, the Indonesian government favors energy independence and lowest-cost energy as an overriding philosophy for managing the country’s energy mix. However, the government has not taken into account externalities when assessing costs.