Readiness across Indonesian regions to shift from high-carbon energy to renewable energy remains uneven. A CELIOS study, “Indonesia Energy Transition Readiness Index,” found that “90% of provinces in Indonesia are not adequately prepared, with around 70% (24 provinces) at medium readiness and 20% (7 provinces) at low readiness,” said Media Wahyudi Askar, CELIOS Director of Public Policy. The readiness of each region is influenced by per capita energy consumption, women’s involvement, and climate and energy vulnerability.
Skills and infrastructure are major barriers to energy independence. CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira stated, “The uneven availability of facilities that support skills development makes it difficult for regions to achieve energy independence, particularly in skills related to operating and installing renewable energy systems, from micro-hydro to solar power. The government and private sector need to encourage more technical schools, vocational schools, and universities to prepare communities for the energy transition.”
The study also found that disaster-prone regions tend to show better energy transition readiness. “The greater a region’s vulnerability, the better its energy transition readiness index tends to be,” Media added, emphasizing the role of women in understanding household and community energy needs. The index provides policymakers with guidance on infrastructure, policies, equity, and governance to promote a fairer and more inclusive energy transition in Indonesia.
The readiness of Indonesian regions to transition from high-carbon energy to renewables remains uneven. CELIOS’ study “Indonesia's Energy Transition Readiness Index” found that “90% of provinces in Indonesia are not adequately prepared, with around 70% (24 provinces) at medium readiness and 20% (7 provinces) at low readiness,” explained Media Wahyudi Askar, CELIOS Director of Public Policy. Regional readiness varies depending on per capita energy consumption, women’s involvement, and climate and energy vulnerability.
Skills and infrastructure are major barriers to energy independence. CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira noted, “Uneven availability of skills facilities makes it difficult for regions to be energy self-sufficient, especially for operators and installations of renewable energy such as micro-hydro and solar. The government and private sector need to promote more vocational schools, technical schools, and universities to prepare communities for the energy transition.”
The study also highlights how disaster-prone regions show better energy transition readiness. “Interestingly, regions with higher vulnerability tend to have better energy transition readiness,” Askar added, noting that women’s participation is crucial for understanding household and community energy needs. The index offers policymakers insights into infrastructure, policies, social equity, and governance, providing guidance for a fairer and more inclusive energy transition in Indonesia.