Jakarta – Danantara Indonesia and PT PLN (Persero) are collaborating in an effort to accelerate the national energy transition. The partnership in developing renewable energy-based power plant projects is aimed at ensuring that green projects not only obtain financing but are also developed in a planned, integrated manner that is in line with the needs of the national electricity system.
Chief Executive Officer of Danantara Indonesia, Pandu Sjahrir, on Monday, 22 December, emphasised that Danantara’s role in this collaboration goes beyond that of a mere fund provider. According to him, Danantara is also actively involved in identifying various challenges in the development of renewable energy projects, ranging from financing aspects and project readiness to integration with the electricity system.
According to Pandu, this approach is necessary so that the development of new and renewable energy (NRE) does not proceed sporadically, but rather has a clear and sustainable framework. With targeted investment support, green power plant projects are expected to be realised on schedule and have a broad economic impact.
“With this approach, we want to ensure that the development of renewable energy can proceed in a more structured and timely manner, and be integrated with the needs of the national electricity system,” he said.
From the perspective of the electricity system operator, PLN Director-General Darmawan Prasodjo believes that collaboration with Danantara is a key factor in ensuring the sustainability of the energy transition. He emphasised that the transformation towards a clean energy system cannot be achieved by one institution alone, but requires synergy across stakeholders and long-term financial support.
“The energy transition cannot be done alone. Strong collaboration and solid, sustainable financial support are needed,” said Darmawan.
According to him, Danantara’s involvement strengthens PLN’s ability to realise renewable energy power plant projects listed in the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL). With more structured investment support, PLN is optimistic that the construction of green power plants can proceed according to target and support the reliability of the national electricity supply.
“The presence of Danantara Indonesia strengthens PLN’s efforts to develop renewable energy in a more structured manner, while ensuring that the green projects listed in the RUPTL can run on schedule and provide long-term benefits for the community and the national electricity system,” said Darmawan.
This collaboration is expected to become a model for financing and developing clean energy projects in the future, especially amid increasing investment needs to achieve national renewable energy mix targets. In addition to supporting emission reduction, the development of green power plants is also seen as an opportunity to create new jobs and strengthen Indonesia’s energy security in the long term. (Hartatik)
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