Jakarta—The government, through the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN), targets the national power generation capacity to reach 443 gigawatts (GW) by 2060. Of this, 79% will be sourced from new renewable energy (NRE), including 42% from variable renewable energy (VRE) such as solar and wind power.
The Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), Yuliot, conveyed this in a joint meeting with Commission XII of the House of Representatives on Thursday, January 23.
To achieve this target, constructing a large-scale electricity network or super-grid is one of the main focuses. “The super-grid will ensure that renewable energy from resource-rich regions, such as Kalimantan and Sulawesi, can be channelled to major consumption centres such as Java and Sumatra. This also improves the reliability of the national electricity system,” Yuliot said.
The super-grid development will be carried out in stages until 2045 by prioritising major interconnections, including Sumatra-Java and Kalimantan-Sulawesi. In addition, energy storage technology will be applied to support grid stability, especially from intermittent VRE sources.
In the latest RUKN released through Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree Number 314.K/TL.01/MEM.L/2024, the government sets the renewable energy mix to reach 82% in million ton oil equivalent (MTOE) units by 2060, exceeding the target in the National Energy Policy (KEN) of 78%.
“By focusing on renewable energy, the government wants to ensure that Indonesia’s energy transition not only supports the achievement of the Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2060 but also creates new economic opportunities in the clean energy sector,” Yuliot added.
Increase in electricity consumption per capita
The RUKN also notes a target of increasing per capita electricity consumption to 5,038 kWh by 2060, comparable to the current consumption of developed countries such as the UK and Germany. This is expected to align with the national economic growth target of 8% per year.
“An increase in per capita electricity consumption indicates economic growth and improvements in people’s welfare. However, it is important to ensure that these needs are met sustainably,” Yuliot said.
Although established, the RUKN still requires input and consideration from the DPR, in line with Constitutional Court Decision Number 39/PUU-XXI/2023. “We hope that the DPR can provide input that strengthens the implementation of the RUKN so that the energy transition can run optimally,” said Yuliot.
This ambitious plan aligns with Indonesia’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the use of clean energy. Besides supporting environmental sustainability, the government hopes that this energy transition can also create new jobs in the renewable energy sector.
“RUKN is not only about meeting electricity needs but also about preparing for Indonesia’s greener and more sustainable energy future,” Yuliot added. (Hartatik)
