BLUF

By making our renewable energy expertise available to Indonesia, Australia has a unique opportunity to enhance our vital relationship with Indonesia.

Summary

 

A strong relationship with Indonesia is vital to Australia’s interests, noting that Indonesia has expressed reservations about AUKUS.

Key points

  • Wind and solar provide less than 1 % of energy for 270 million Indonesians.
  • Indonesia’s President Jokowi wants Australian expertise to improve the environment by using sustainable development.
  • Jowoki described Australia as Indonesia’s “closest friend”.
  • Indonesia’s eastern archipelago has similar energy challenges to outback Australia: isolated communities relying on expensive diesel-fuelled generators despite plentiful sunshine and wind.
  • Indonesia signed the Paris Agreement and is committed to net zero emissions by 2060, but to meet this target, Indonesia needs international assistance.
  • In Indonesia, renewables and energy investment are hampered by complex regulations, poor feed-in tariffs, unstable electricity networks and, a skills shortage.

 

Learn more about how Australia can help Indonesia achieve sustainable development.

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