"Indonesia to Retire 800 Coal-Fired Power Plants to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2060", 5 September 2024

Indonesia plans to retire 800 coal-fired power plants by 2060 as part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions (NZE). These plants will be replaced by gas-fired power plants and biomass energy sources.

Wiluyo Kusdwiharto, Director of Project Management and Renewable Energy at state utility company PLN, announced this strategy....

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“We have a clear roadmap for achieving zero emissions by 2060, which includes replacing 800 coal-fired power plants with gas-fired plants and implementing biomass programs,” Wiluyo said.

However, Wiluyo noted that achieving this target will require significant investment, estimated at US$ 700 billion to $1 trillion. This funding will support the development of 423 gigawatts (GW) of green electrification or renewable energy-based electricity.

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