Jakarta. Indonesia’s renewable energy mix has reached 16 percent, up one point from earlier this year, the government announced on Thursday.

According to the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, the increase came from the recent commercial operation of new non-fossil fuel power plants, including solar and geothermal facilities.

“There was a significant rise to 16 percent just last week, driven by the operation of geothermal plants and several small-scale solar projects,” said Eniya Listiyani Dewi, director general for renewable energy at the ministry.

The government has set a target for renewables to make up 23 percent of the national energy mix by 2030.

Eniya noted that many industries still rely heavily on coal-powered electricity supplied by state utility PLN, but called the latest figures an encouraging step forward. “We are grateful the renewable share has reached 16 percent. By year-end, we expect new micro-hydro plants to begin operation as well,” she said.

Government’s Ambitious Plans
In his state address last month, President Prabowo Subianto outlined an ambitious vision: achieving 100 percent renewable power generation within the next 10 years, or even sooner.

To support the transition, the government plans to allocate Rp 402.4 trillion ($25 billion) for energy security in 2026, nearly double this year’s Rp 203.1 trillion budget.

“We will accelerate our clean energy transition,” Prabowo said, highlighting solar, hydropower, and geothermal energy as the cornerstones of Indonesia’s renewable expansion.

Indonesia’s installed renewable capacity stood at 15.2 gigawatts, or 14.5 percent of total national generation, as of mid-2025, according to government data.

Energy experts say Indonesia’s abundant geothermal reserves and vast solar potential give it the resources to close the gap, but sustained investment and regulatory reforms will be critical if it is to meet its green energy targets.

While Indonesia has made progress, its renewable share still lags behind other major emerging economies. India, for example, generated about 26 percent of its electricity from renewables in 2024, while Brazil derived over 45 percent of its power from hydro, wind, and solar.