MPR Deputy Speaker Urges Renewable Energy as Core Pillar of National Resilience
MPR Deputy Speaker Eddy Soeparno attended a meeting with East Ventures, a venture capital firm providing early-stage funding to technology startups in Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and Japan. The meeting was also attended by representatives and chief executives of startups including Jejakin, Rekosistem, Xurya, Maka Motors, and other renewable energy ventures.
In his presentation, Eddy emphasised the importance of energy transformation to ensure Indonesia’s future energy security. He affirmed that accelerating the transition to renewable energy must be made a central pillar in strengthening national energy resilience, arguing that amid current geopolitical turbulence, energy security ought to be placed on equal footing with national security.
“Indonesia currently faces major challenges in meeting ever-growing energy demand amid the threat of climate crisis and geopolitical dynamics. It is therefore vital that we strengthen resilience by developing domestic renewable sources to reduce dependence on imported energy,” Eddy said in a statement on Friday.
The University of Indonesia political science doctorate holder went on to outline projections showing that Indonesia’s energy demand growth, particularly from the electricity sector, will more than double by 2060.
He noted that Indonesia must ensure future energy development aligns with the country’s efforts to decarbonise its economy by 2060 or earlier.
“Policy support is therefore needed to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, backed by supportive regulation. In this regard, several policies currently under deliberation — such as the Electricity Bill and the New and Renewable Energy Bill — are expected to provide a strong foundation for the future of Indonesia’s energy resilience,” he said.
During the meeting, Eddy also highlighted one crucial aspect relating to Indonesia’s carbon economy potential. The PAN deputy chairman assessed that Indonesia has significant opportunities to generate revenue from international carbon trading, both through nature-based solutions and engineered-based solutions.
“By 2030, Indonesia is projected to earn carbon revenues of between 30 and 50 billion US dollars from the low-carbon economy. Presidential Regulation No. 110/2025 on Carbon Economic Value and National Greenhouse Gas Emission Control is part of Indonesia’s efforts to make Indonesian carbon credits attractive and highly valued,” he explained.
Eddy also expressed his determination to see the passage of the Climate Change Management Act in order to create a legal umbrella supporting Indonesia’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases.
“This is in line with President Prabowo’s commitment to addressing climate change and continuing sustainable economic development,” he concluded.