Indonesia s new outdoor power supply

What is Indonesia's New electricity supply business plan (ruptl)?

After much delay, the Indonesian government has finally unveiled its proposed new Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) for 2025–2034. The RUPTL serves as a roadmap shaping Indonesia’s electricity sector over the next decade has targeting 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of new power capacity, with 76% from renewables - mainly solar, hydro, and wind.

What is Indonesia's 2025-2034 energy supply plan?

Meanwhile, Indonesia’s 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) sets a target for renewable energy and energy storage systems to account for 76 percent of the planned 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of additional power generation capacity. This includes 42.6 GW from renewables, 10.3 GW from energy storage, and 16.6 GW from fossil fuel plants.

How much power does Indonesia have?

According to the report, Indonesia currently has an installed power capacity of 101GW, with 75GW managed by PLN. Renewables comprise 15% of the energy mix, while coal dominates more than half. Indonesian officials indicate that 70% of the new power plants will utilise renewable energy, potentially including nuclear and hydrogen sources.

Will Indonesia increase its power capacity by 71gw?

Credit: FarisFitrianto/Shutterstock. Indonesia plans to increase its power capacity by 71GW up to 2034 with a significant focus on private investment. The government, together with PT PLN (Persero), will prioritise the development of transmission lines to support renewable energy generation, according to Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.

How many power plants will be built in Indonesia?

The plan includes 48,000km of circuit transmission lines, equivalent to 8,000km in a straight line. The lines will support 60% of the new power plants to be developed by the private sector. The announcement was made during the launch of 26 power plants that recently began operations across Indonesia.

How will ruptl impact Indonesia's energy transition?

As Indonesia advances its energy transition, the RUPTL will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its national power sector. However, to achieve its ambitious targets, Indonesia must overcome several challenges, especially in light of the previous RUPTL’s underperformance in renewable energy deployment.