What is Indonesia doing with its energy storage capacity?

Indonesia is currently building on its storage capacity through the planned/ongoing installation of 5 MW battery energy storage systems (BESS), linked to PLN’s renewable sites. Indonesia is also building its first utility-scale integrated solar and energy storage project in Nusantara.

Will Indonesia deploy 100 GW of solar?

The Indonesian government has revealed a new initiative aiming to deploy 100 GW of solar. The distributed solar for energy self-sufficiency program encompasses 80 GW of solar that will be deployed as 1 MW solar arrays with 4 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Will Indonesia build a battery energy storage system by 2022?

The agreement was made with other state-owned bodies, such as the Indonesian Battery Corporation, to build the Battery Energy Storage System by 2022. However, no information has yet been revealed about the Battery Energy Storage System’s location or specific functions.

How can Indonesia become a global renewables hub?

Position Indonesia as a global renewables hub through the creation of skilled jobs in renewables, BESS, engineering, and grid integration in Indonesia, in addition to developing the country’s solar and energy storage supply chain capabilities. Support wider ASEAN ambitions for cross-border clean energy cooperation and energy integration.

Can solar energy be a strategy to meet Indonesia's energy goals?

Solar energy can be a strategy to meet this target,” said Deon Arinaldo, Program Manager of Energy System Transformation, at the launch of the Indonesia Solar Energy Outlook 2025 study report – Breaking the Walls: The Future of Indonesia’s Solar Energy and Energy Storage Innovations (15/10/2024).

Is Indonesia a good place to invest in renewables?

Despite these challenges, Indonesia’s government is implementing policies aimed at attracting investors, and the country has enormous potential to increase its mix of renewables through its abundant sources of solar and wind energy.