Indonesia’s state utility PLN faces criticism for inefficiency that’s slowing the country’s energy transition. (Photo: PLN)
Indonesia’s energy transition is progressing slower than anticipated, with experts pointing to the inefficiency of state-owned utility PLN and fragmented policies that are limiting the number of bankable projects.
At the same time, the Prabowo administration is pushing forward with new renewable energy initiatives. Recently, government officials revealed that international companies such as Japan’s Inpex and U.S.-based Chevron have expressed interest in geothermal development.
PLN under fire for sluggish green power procurement
Paul Butarbutar, head of the Indonesia Secretariat for the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), stated at a forum on June 24 that PLN continues to move slowly on renewable energy procurement, particularly for small-scale and off-grid projects.
