PT PLN (Persero) is urging various parties to collaborate in driving Indonesia’s energy transition, aligning with the government’s vision of promoting economic growth through energy self-sufficiency.
PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo shared this commitment during the Mandiri Investment Forum 2025 in Jakarta on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of innovation and sustainable investments in clean energy projects.
“To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and secure a better future for the next generation, the challenge is how to provide affordable, safe, and clean energy while accelerating economic growth,” said Darmawan.
He highlighted Indonesia’s unique challenge as an archipelagic nation with dispersed renewable energy sources. To address this issue, PLN has mapped out plans for a 63,000-kilometer transmission network by 2040 to bridge the gap between renewable energy sources and demand centers.
“Without this transmission network, we cannot fully utilize our renewable energy potential. There is no transition without transmission,” Darmawan added.
The total investment needed for this energy transformation is estimated at USD 235 billion by 2040. Darmawan emphasized the need to create a conducive environment for investments, ensuring that clean energy projects are bankable, feasible, and well-managed in terms of risks.
PLN is also focused on reducing Indonesia’s dependence on imported energy by developing more reliable and sustainable domestic energy sources.
“We must take this destiny into our own hands. This is not just about fulfilling international commitments like the Paris Agreement, but about securing a sustainable future for the next generation,” he said.
Looking ahead, PLN is exploring advanced technologies such as smart grids and nuclear energy to meet future clean energy demands.
“Technology will be key, but collaboration is equally crucial. Only together can we overcome these challenges and achieve our mission,” Darmawan concluded.
He emphasized the need for cross-sector and international collaboration to achieve Indonesia’s energy self-sufficiency targets, stating that the global nature of climate change requires joint policies, strategies, technological innovations, and investments.
“With these efforts, we can position Indonesia as a leader in the global energy transition,” Darmawan said.
