Indonesia renewable energy

The move speaks to the political and economic importance of coal, and the difficulty Indonesia will have in organizing a transition to renewable energy.

In many ways, the two nations are natural partners in the development of green energy sources.

A new solar farm project could avoid the political economy hurdle that has prevented renewable energy from making headway in the country.

Renewable energy is a tough sell as long as regional states exert control over (and profit from) domestic fossil fuel resources.

While obstacles remain, the technology could help transform Indonesia into a regional leader in renewable energy.

Industry is racing to get green, but Indonesia has paved the road with unsupportive regulation.

While deeply rooted in oil and gas, energy relations between the Gulf and Indonesia are increasingly moving toward renewables like solar.

Is there a significant role for BRI to play in the Indonesian renewable energy sector?

If things don’t change, the world’s most ignored big emitter could be the one that dooms the global climate.