ENERGY TRANSITION THEMES
Industry Decarbonisation
Indonesia, as ASEAN’s largest economy, is pursuing its Vision 2045 to become a fully industrialized and environmentally sustainable nation. Industry remains central to economic growth, contributing significantly to GDP, exports, and investment. However, it also accounts for a quarter of national emissions. Targeting a 9 million ton CO₂e reduction in the IPPU sector, Indonesia is encouraging energy-efficient and low-carbon industrial practices, aligned with global climate commitments and mechanisms such as CBAM.
ENERGY TRANSITION THEMES
Island Energy Solutions
With over 17,000 islands and more than 600 isolated electricity grids, Indonesia faces a unique challenge in ensuring universal access to modern energy. Standard fossil-based solutions such as diesel generators are not only costly to operate but also contribute to environmental degradation. Addressing these challenges requires localised and renewable-based innovations that not only meet energy needs but also support economic development, enhance service delivery, and add product value in remote areas.
Indonesia’s wealth of natural resources and past experience in deploying renewable energy (RE) mini-grids offers a strong foundation for island energy solutions. These past initiatives have enabled knowledge sharing and technical exchange, both domestically and with countries facing similar decentralised energy challenges. Renewable energy innovations play a central role in Indonesia’s low-carbon development, particularly in small and remote islands where sustainable, scalable models are essential.
Our Mission
GIZ supports the Government of Indonesia (GoI) in shaping strategies for the implementation of the energy transition in remote/island regions, and to increase exchange through triangular approaches. The beneficiaries are local communities and the entire transformed rural regions.
Overall Objective of Thematic Area
What We Do
Implementation Approach
Policy Advisory
Expert guidance to support the integration of small-scale renewable energy solutions into local systems, moving beyond off-grid approaches for long-term impact.
Technical Studies
Field-based assessments that provide data-driven insights to inform policies, project planning, and implementation in remote and island areas.
Technology & Private Sector Collaboration
Partnerships with innovators and businesses to co-develop sustainable, scalable energy solutions and bridge local knowledge gaps.
Stakeholder Dialogues
Inclusive consultations that engage communities and relevant actors to ensure solutions reflect real needs and enable shared ownership.
Knowledge Management
Systematic collection and dissemination of best practices to support decentralized energy development and institutional learning.
South-South Triangular Cooperation
Sharing Indonesia’s experiences in island energy solutions with other countries to promote mutual learning and strengthen its role as a global development partner.
Contribution to National Targets
Supporting the implementation of NZE 2060 roadmap, achieving 44% renewable energy by 2030 under JETP, advancing Vision 2045, enabling industrial decarbonization by 2050, and operationalizing Presidential Regulations No. 98/2021 and 112/2022
Project List
Our Project
Entri
Renewable Energy Mini-Grids in South-South Triangular Cooperation
- Commissioned by: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
- Regional Focus: Indonesia, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific
- Volume: 2 Million EUR
- Political Patner: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR – DJ EBTKE), National Coordination Team of Indonesia South-South Cooperation, Indonesian AID
- Overall term: 2023–2025
Energy Hub
Indonesian-German Energy Cooperation Hub
Indonesian-German Energy Cooperation Hub (Energy Hub)
- Commissioned by: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, International Climate Initiative (BMWK, IKI)
- Regional Focus: Indonesia
- Volume: 3.5 Million EUR
- Political Patner: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR – DJ EBTKE), Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs (Kemenkomarves), PT PLN
- Overall term: 2023–2028
SOCOOL
Solar Cold Chains for a Green Economy in Indonesia (SOCOOL)
Solar Cold Chains for a Green Economy in Indonesia (SOCOOL)
- Commissioned by: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
- Regional Focus: Indonesia
- Volume: 5 Million EUR
- Political Patner:KKP, Kemenkomarves, IPNLF, Fresh Factory, USAID Ber-IKAN
- Overall term: 2023–2026
ExploRE
Strategic Exploration of Economic Mitigation Potentials through Renewables
Strategic Exploration of Economic Mitigation Potentials through Renewables (ExploRE)
- Commissioned by: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), International Climate Initiative (IKI)
- Regional Focus: Indonesia
- Volume: 5.35 Million EUR
- Political Patner Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR – DJ EBTKE), Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenkomarves), Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Ministry of Finance – Fiscal Policy Agency (MoF/BKF), PT PLN, PT Pertamina, private sector partners
- Overall term: 2018 to 2025
Impact Stories
Local Heroes, Global Goals
Strategic Steps Toward Industrial Decarbonisation
Implementation Approach
We are the first company to connect a private solar power plant to the "green" tariff in the city
News and Events
Latest Updates in Indonesia’s Energy Transition
Thematic Partners
National Partners & Collaboration
