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The Ministry Of Energy And Mineral Resources Reveals The Formula To Achieve Net Zero Emissions
Friday, 22 Nov 2024
The Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Eniya Listiani Dewi, has outlined a strategy to achieve net-zero emissions. She stated that this goal can be accomplished by tripling the use of renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency.
Eniya emphasized that the national policy direction, which extends to 2045, prioritizes energy resilience and equitable access. "We have heard the President reiterate the importance of new renewable energy and energy transition as a development priority towards a Golden Indonesia," Eniya remarked during the SCG ESG Symposium on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
In the National Medium and Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN), the government highlights the significance of energy resilience, which encompasses accessibility and affordability. "Currently, our energy resilience parameter is still low, rated at 6.6 on a scale of 4 to 10. This indicates that we are at a 'resilient' level but require substantial efforts to reach 'very resilient'," Eniya explained. The government aims for an energy mix of 23 percent by 2025. However, the current achievement stands at only 14 percent, underscoring the need for accelerated policy implementation. Key strategies include the development of low-carbon energy sources such as hydrogen, ammonia, and nuclear power, which are projected to be integrated into the national electricity plan between 2032 and 2034.
Eniya presented a guiding formula for the energy transition: "3 Renewable Energy (RE) plus 2 Energy Efficiency (EE) equals Net Zero Emission (NZE)." This strategy focuses on tripling the capacity of renewable energy sources such as photovoltaics, wind, and hydro, while also doubling energy efficiency through energy management across various sectors. "This effort could reduce emissions by up to 52 percent through renewable energy and 32 percent through energy efficiency," she stated.
The government is currently formulating new regulations to mandate energy management in all buildings to support these targets. Indonesia possesses renewable energy potential of up to 13.6 terawatts; however, its utilization has only reached 0.3 percent. Solar energy represents the largest potential at 3.2 terawatts, followed by wind and geothermal energy. Eniya has also emphasized plans for the development of floating solar power plants in several large reservoirs, such as Cirata, Singkarak, and Saguling. In the bioenergy sector, the government has increased the biodiesel mandate from 35 percent to 40 percent starting January, with a future target of 50 percent. The development of bioethanol and biojet fuel is also being prioritized to create new industries and enhance domestic value addition. Energy efficiency is regarded as the most practical step to support the energy transition with minimal investment. “Simple actions such as replacing incandescent bulbs with LEDs, adjusting air conditioning settings, and utilizing automatic sensors can lead to significant savings,” stated Eniya. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has also launched a labeling program for electronic appliances, featuring a five-star rating as a symbol of energy efficiency. This label is expected to assist the public in selecting energy-efficient products
