Indonesia is enhancing its energy security with support from the United Nations. The focus is on modernizing the electricity grid to support renewable energy, particularly solar. UNOPS collaborates with state-owned PLN to connect over two gigawatts of solar power to the grid, thereby reducing outages and fossil fuel reliance.
Efforts by UNOPS include energy-efficiency audits to lower network losses, enabling households and industries to optimize energy use, which stabilizes supply and reduces costs.
Energy-intensive industries are targeted for improvement, cutting down their energy consumption and increasing productivity. UNIDO supports the fertilizer sector with cleaner production methods that lower carbon emissions significantly.
Indonesia's ambitious goal of 43 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2034 requires $188 billion in investment. The UNDP is facilitating innovative financing mechanisms to attract necessary capital.
Training programs for over 2,400 small-scale fishers introduce cleaner technologies, improving operational efficiency.
In rural areas, 1.1 megawatts of solar mini-grid systems have been installed, providing power to 3,400 households, cutting energy costs, and reducing emissions.
UN Women and UNEP empower women in clean energy, enhancing access to green finance and climate-smart technologies, thereby ensuring inclusive benefits from energy transitions.
Gita Sabharwal emphasizes the UN's partnership with Indonesia in reducing dependence on global energy markets while fostering community resilience.