On May 26, 2025, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of Indonesia has officially launched the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) 2025–2034, aiming to add 69.5 GW of power generation capacity while creating over 1.7 million new jobs. This strategic roadmap supports the country’s long-term ambition of achieving Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060, placing renewable energy development at the center of its energy transition efforts.
During the announcement, Minister ESDM Bahlil Lahadalia highlighted the government’s commitment to clean energy, despite the shifting stance of other nations on the Paris Agreement. The plan outlines that 76% of the new power capacity will come from renewable energy sources and storage technologies. Key contributors include solar (17.1 GW), hydropower (11.7 GW), wind (7.2 GW), geothermal (5.2 GW), and bioenergy (0.9 GW). The remaining capacity will be filled by gas and coal plants already under construction, as well as two small modular nuclear reactors planned for Sumatra and Kalimantan.
In terms of infrastructure, the plan includes nearly 48,000 kilometers of new transmission lines and 108,000 MVA in substation capacity, supporting a more stable and distributed power network across the archipelago. This investment, worth an estimated Rp2,967.4 trillion, will involve significant participation from the private sector. Around 73% of power generation projects will be developed under Independent Power Producer (IPP) schemes.
Beyond large-scale infrastructure, the RUPTL PT PLN gives strong emphasis to rural electrification. The Village Electricity Program (Lisdes) is set to power over 5,700 remote villages and connect nearly 780,000 households, enhancing energy access and social equity. Minister Bahlil underlined the importance of this initiative as a reflection of national justice—ensuring all Indonesians benefit from reliable electricity, from urban centers to remote islands.
This forward-looking RUPTL provides a clear signal for investors and stakeholders. It integrates economic growth, job creation, and climate responsibility into one comprehensive framework that will shape Indonesia’s energy future over the next decade.
Indonesia’s ambitious renewable energy transition outlined in the RUPTL PT PLN 2025-2034 shows how proper energy planning can create real change. At Energy Academy Indonesia (ECADIN), our mission is to create a greener future by accelerating energy transition and promoting just sustainable growth. We’re proud to contribute research, innovation, advocacy and connecting expertise, knowledge, business actors and financing means. We value our diversity and focus on creating an inclusive environment where our team and partners can flourish.
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