JAKARTA: Indonesia has set a number of ambitious targets for developing renewable energy as part of its commitment to sustainability and carbon emission reduction, Indonesian news agency (ANTARA) reported.
The targets have been included in several documents and policies, including the National Energy General Plan (RUEN) and the Electricity Supply General Plan (RUPTL).
Under the RUEN, Indonesia is aiming to increase the renewable energy share in the total energy mix to 23 percent by 2025 and 31 percent by 2050. The target includes several renewable energy sources such as solar, wind power, bioenergy, hydropower, and geothermal energy.
Furthermore, in the RUPTL, Indonesia has set targets for the development of renewable energy capacity for certain periods. For example, the 2021-2030 RUPTL lays down the target for significant development of renewable energy capacity, including solar power, wind power, and bioenergy projects.
By increasing the use of renewable energy, Indonesia is also realizing its commitmen
t to contribute to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) target under the Paris Agreement.
The country is making efforts to accelerate the energy transition and slash carbon emissions through several policies that promote the development of renewable energy, including fiscal incentives, financing support, and regulations that support investments.
Indonesia is also implementing mandatory policies that require the use of renewable energy in the electricity and fuel sectors, including the obligation to mix biofuels with fossil fuels.
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