Island by Island: The Role of Storage in Indonesia’s Net Zero Vision
Time: 12:15 - 12:30
Date: 8 October 2025
Synopsis
With over 17,000 islands, Indonesia presents a decentralized energy landscape where battery storage can play a transformative role. From displacing diesel in remote regions to supporting RE-powered industrial zones, storage is becoming a cornerstone of Indonesia’s energy transition strategy. This session dives into the government’s diesel phaseout roadmap, pilot projects by PLN, and blended finance models supporting adoption.
- What is PLN’s current roadmap for utility-scale and distributed energy storage across Indonesia?
- How can battery storage help replace diesel generation in island communities, and what are the scalability challenges?
- What technical and financial lessons are emerging from Indonesia’s early solar + storage deployments?
- How are international players and development finance institutions supporting the growth of storage in Indonesia?
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