Enlit Asia-Electricity Connect Serves as Platform to Accelerate Energy Transition
Enlit Asia-Electricity Connect 2026 is becoming a platform to accelerate the energy transition for Indonesia and ASEAN, as it will bring together stakeholders from policymakers, industry players, technology providers, and others in one forum.
“The Indonesian government is accelerating the energy transition by opening up vast opportunities for green investment,” said Secretary of the Directorate General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) RI, Wanhar Abdurrahim, during the launch of Enlit Asia-Electricity Connect 2026 at the PLN Head Office in Jakarta on Friday.
As the backbone of national decarbonisation, the Indonesian government is now promoting the development of Solar Power Plants (PLTS) with an ambitious target of 100 GW.
This step not only aims to reduce emissions but also to respond to the surge in electricity needs from the digital sector, particularly data centres, which are projected to grow by up to 20 per cent per year in the ASEAN region.
Therefore, this collaboration is crucial amid the estimated investment needs for Indonesia’s electricity sector reaching more than $500 billion to achieve the Net Zero Emission (NZE) target.
“We are committed to creating a conducive investment climate through consistent policies to ensure the availability of competitive clean energy for future industries, including meeting the rapidly growing electricity needs of the data centre sector exponentially in the country,” he said.
Wanhar invited all stakeholders to collaborate in addressing the expansively growing electricity needs of the data centre sector through consistent and innovative policies.
The event brings together policymakers, utilities, industry players, technology providers, and innovators to discuss the latest developments, share insights, and shape the future direction of energy in the region.
Meanwhile, Electricity Connect, an annual event of the Indonesian Electricity Society (MKI) and previously known as National Electricity Day before 2024, is present to strengthen Indonesia’s electricity infrastructure as the backbone of economic growth and environmental responsibility.
The event reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to building a reliable, affordable, sustainable electricity system ready for the future, while encouraging innovation, investment, and long-term energy independence.
This year’s organisation is fully supported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of the Republic of Indonesia and PT PLN (Persero). Enlit Asia-Electricity Connect 2026 will be held from 22 to 24 September 2026.