Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Indonesia is strengthening its energy security by modernizing its electricity grid with support from United Nations agencies. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is collaborating with Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PLN to identify over two gigawatts of solar energy potential for grid integration. Integrating solar energy and developing a new control centre aims to improve grid stability, reduce outages, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.
Efforts to promote energy efficiency include supporting energy-audits and policy reforms to reduce network losses. These measures help households, businesses, and industries optimize electricity usage, contributing to a more stable and affordable power supply nationwide.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is helping Indonesia's industrial sector cut energy use and enhance productivity. Resource-efficient and cleaner production initiatives in the fertilizer sector reportedly helped participating companies avoid about 328,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually along with reducing operating costs. UNIDO also supports the Ministry of Industry to develop eco-industrial parks focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, wastewater recycling, and waste management.
To support Indonesia's renewable energy goals, including adding nearly 43 gigawatts of new capacity by 2034, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is working with the government on innovative financing mechanisms such as blended finance models, which combine public and private investments to attract the estimated $188 billion needed for the energy transition.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is engaged in supporting workers and regional communities to adapt to the changes brought by the energy transition, emphasizing that a secure energy future depends on both infrastructure and people.