Potential 3,600 GW, Jokowi Invites Developed Countries To Plant Investments In The EBT Sector

President Joko Widodo (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo revealed that Indonesia has a lot of potential for new and renewable energy (EBT).

He said, Indonesia has 3,600 GWs of green energy potential spread throughout the region.

On the same occasion, Jokowi said that Indonesia has an Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) such as PLTS Cirata with a capacity of 192 MWp and is the largest in Southeast Asia and occupies the third largest position in the world.

Jokowi also showcased Indonesia's potential for carbon absorption with mangrove forests whose total area reaches 3.3 million hectares which is able to absorb carbon 8-12 times better than tropical rainforests, to green industrial areas covering an area of 13,300 hectares.

"But all of that will not have a significant impact on accelerating the handling of the impact of climate change as long as developed countries do not dare to invest," Jokowi said in his remarks at the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) at the JCC, Thursday, September 5.

Despite having a myriad of EBT potentials, said Jokowi, all of this will not have a significant impact on accelerating the handling of the impacts of climate change as long as developed countries do not dare to invest and research and technology is not widely disclosed.

"As long as research and technology are not widely opened, and as long as funding is not provided in schemes that ease developing countries, it will not have a significant impact," Jokowi continued.

Jokowi emphasized that Indonesia is very open to partnering with anyone in maximizing the potential of EBT and providing equal access to energy to encourage inclusive economic growth and sustainability.

According to him, the energy transition process should not sacrifice the interests of the small people. The green economy is not just about environmental protection, but also creates prosperity for the community in a sustainable manner.

"Collaboration is not an option, humanity is not an option, but a must and an obligation," concluded Jokowi.