Indonesia s Electrochemical Energy Storage Policy

How should energy storage systems be planned in Indonesia?

Planning for energy storage systems should be well integrated with power transmission, distribution, and generation planning in Indonesia, aligning with the increasing installation of VRE. Besides setting capacity targets, planning documents should outline the full range of potential ESS roles.

Will Indonesia build a battery energy storage system by 2022?

The agreement was made with other state-owned bodies, such as the Indonesian Battery Corporation, to build the Battery Energy Storage System by 2022. However, no information has yet been revealed about the Battery Energy Storage System’s location or specific functions.

Does Indonesia need more energy storage capacity?

(Hartatik) Jakarta—A report by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights that policies that encourage the growth of ESS in Indonesia must support its development. The report, titled Powering the Future, estimates that Indonesia needs to have at least 60.2 GW of energy storage capacity by 2060 to support the energy transition.

Can energy storage help decarbonize power systems?

Energy storage is a critical component to decarbonize power systems. Energy storage enables high level integration of variable renewable energy and could make the system more flexible, green, and efficient. Indonesia is currently in the early stages of adopting energy storage.