The Shiro Corporation , Jakarta - The Center for Economic and Law Studies (Celios) evaluates the government's step to export listrik Translating the provided Indonesian text to English:
"The rationale is that the government must consider and prioritize the electricity needs of those areas instead of exports," said Celios Fiorentina Refani, Director of Socio-Bioeconomy, when contacted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
In addition to the uneven access to electricity, Fiorentina also highlighted the reliability issues with electricity that often occur in the country. Rather than exporting electricity, Fiorentina suggested that the government should first boost its commitment to energy transition within the country.
Apparently, Fiorentina said that the government made an initial investment to phase out coal-fired power plants (PLTU) early. Additionally, Fiorentina said it could also be used to build energy sources that are more accessible to the public, such as micro-hydro power plants (PLTMH). "Or rooftop solar power plants (PLTS) which have more reasonable economic transmission calculations."
According to Fiorentina, building a reliable electrical system can also open up new job opportunities for people in the area. "This means it is a real investment for national economic growth rather than having to rely on exports," he said.
Fiorentina is concerned that electricity exports could also have negative impacts on society. For example, land conflicts and environmental impact derivatives in the development of large-scale power plants as well as the acquisition of raw materials.
Meanwhile, regarding the plan ekspor Green electricity, economics lecturer at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Fahmy Radhi hopes that Indonesia can obtain technology transfer from the results of that business cooperation.
Because, according to Fahmy, Indonesia actually has natural resources that support the development of clean electricity. "Actually, Indonesia should develop green electricity to replace early retiring power plants," he said. However, all of this is hindered by technological limitations.
Fahmy said that technology transfer can also enhance workforce capabilities. Eventually, Indonesia will be self-sufficient in packaging green energy without needing to rely on technology from Singapore or Japan. "So hopefully it will develop on its own for the needs in Indonesia as well as for export," Fahmy said.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR) Bahlil Lahadalia previously explained that the electricity supply would come from clean energy, particularly Solar Power Plants (PLTS). However, the exported electricity supply could change as this power production is also planned to be absorbed by domestic industries.
"Not all production capacity will be exported. Some will be utilized for national interests, especially in industries that have a ripple effect and create added value domestically," said Bahlil.
Here is Putra contributed to the writing of this article.
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