Indonesia’s Energy Blueprint: How Solar and Storage Are Powering a Net-Zero Future
As the world shifts toward clean energy, Indonesia is taking bold steps forward. Indeed, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy and energy consumer, the country is now decisively steering toward a low-carbon future. Just look at May 2025, when Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy approved the state utility PLN’s Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) for 2025–2034. This document is far more than a plan—it’s a clear roadmap for achieving energy independence, modernizing the economy, and hitting the ambitious target of Net Zero Emissions by 2060.
A key focus of the blueprint is the rapid expansion of renewables, especially solar power backed by battery storage. So, Indonesia is strategically moving away from fossil fuels toward a sustainable model built on solar and storage. For investors, developers, and industry watchers, this RUPTL now serves as an essential guide to understanding Indonesia’s clean energy market in the coming decade.
Ambitious Targets: Solar and Storage Take the Lead
Indonesia’s new RUPTL sets clear and aggressive goals, placing solar and storage at the core of its strategy.
First, consider capacity. The plan targets 69,512 MW of new generation and storage capacity from 2025 to 2034. Of this, renewables account for 42,569 MW, supported by 10,256 MW of energy storage. Given its scalability and falling costs, solar power will lead this expansion. Consequently, renewables should make up 34.3% of Indonesia’s energy mix by 2034—a transformation driven largely by solar.
Perhaps more importantly, the plan elevates energy storage to a strategic priority. By dedicating 10,256 MW to storage, Indonesia directly addresses key challenges: it smooths solar’s intermittency, boosts grid flexibility, and powers remote areas through hybrid solar-storage systems, displacing costly diesel generators.
A Decade of Opportunity: What This Means for the Market
This RUPTL truly launches Indonesia’s accelerated energy transition. Solar and storage are now central—not supplementary—to achieving energy security, affordability, and sustainability. Over the next ten years, Indonesia will likely become one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for solar and storage.
Ultimately, Indonesia’s journey extends beyond its borders. Its commitment offers a strong model for Southeast Asia and other emerging economies pursuing a low-carbon future. The clean energy wave is here—and in Indonesia, the time to engage is clearly now.
