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    "data": {
        "id": 1686532,
        "msgid": "energy-transition-accelerated-indonesia-requires-over-500-billion-in-electricity-investment-1776574252",
        "date": "2026-04-19 10:38:30",
        "title": "Energy Transition Accelerated, Indonesia Requires Over $500 Billion in Electricity Investment",
        "author": "Sakina Rakhma Diah Setiawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is accelerating its national energy transition, requiring investments exceeding $500 billion in the electricity sector to achieve net zero emissions and meet surging domestic demand, particularly from digital sectors like data centres. Key strategies include expanding solar power plants and battery storage systems, with PLN committing to renewable energy projects and smart grid development to enhance national energy resilience. Cross-sector collaboration is deemed essential to bridge policy, industry readiness, and technological innovation for a sustainable and robust electricity system.",
        "content": "<p>The government is accelerating the national energy transition with an\nestimated investment need in the electricity sector reaching more than\n$500 billion US dollars. This major investment push is key to achieving\nnet zero emissions (NZE) targets while addressing the surge in domestic\nelectricity demand, particularly from the digital sector such as data\ncentres. Secretary of the Directorate General of Electricity at the\nMinistry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Wanhar Abdurrahim, stated that\nthe government is widely opening opportunities for green investments to\nspeed up the development of clean energy in Indonesia. He explained that\ndeveloping solar power plants (PLTS) is the main strategy to reduce\nemissions while ensuring a competitive electricity supply for future\nindustries. The energy needs are increasing along with the growth of the\ndigital sector, especially data centres in the ASEAN region, which are\nprojected to grow by up to 20 percent per year. According to Wanhar,\nthis situation demands that Indonesia not only accelerate the\nconstruction of clean energy but also ensure the reliability of the\nnational electricity system. In line with that, PT PLN (Persero) has\naffirmed its commitment to translating energy transition policies into\nreal projects on the ground. On the same occasion, PLN\u2019s President\nDirector Darmawan Prasodjo said the company will focus on accelerating\nthe development of new renewable energy (EBT), including solar power\nplants and battery energy storage systems (BESS). In addition, PLN is\nalso promoting the digitalisation of the electricity grid through smart\ngrid development to improve the reliability of the national electricity\nsystem. He added that these steps are part of efforts to strengthen\nnational energy resilience while supporting Indonesia\u2019s economic\nsovereignty amid global dynamics. Meanwhile, cross-sector collaboration\nbetween the government, state-owned enterprises, and industry players is\nseen as a crucial factor in accelerating energy transformation in\nIndonesia. Chairman of the Indonesian Electricity Society (MKI), Suroso\nIsnandar, assessed that such synergy is needed to bridge policies,\nindustry preparedness, and technological innovation in the energy\ntransition. Through this collaboration, Indonesia is expected to be able\nto build an electricity system that is not only clean and sustainable\nbut also resilient in facing future global challenges.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/energy-transition-accelerated-indonesia-requires-over-500-billion-in-electricity-investment-1776574252",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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