Multi-sectoral approach needed to achieve the renewable energy target

Multi-sectoral approach needed to achieve the renewable energy target

SDG 7 target for renewable energy does not specify any quantitative target – it suggests substantially increasing the share of renewable energy in TFEC by 2030. The NEXSTEP methodology employs an integrated and logical approach to estimating a target that would not only help achieve the SDG 7 targets but also support the achievement of NDC. Based on this approach, NEXSTEP estimates that the share of renewable energy in TFEC would need to be 22.9 per cent in 2030, which is in line with Indonesia’s current 23 per cent target; however, Indonesia’s target is primary energy and not final energy. In terms of TPES, the renewable energy share would need to be 32.6 per cent.

The current trend suggests that Indonesia will fall short of this target and will only reach 16.4 per cent in TFEC under the current policy scenario. Therefore, a significant step up is necessary to bridge the gap. The major increase will need to be in the power sector. In terms of technology mix for renewable energy electric power generation, the share of generation will be geothermal (47 per cent) followed by biomass (27 per cent), hydro (15 per cent) and solar (11 per cent).