Developing Countries Encouraged to have Green Energy Infrastructure by 2030
- STIC CEGIR
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, adopted by the United Nations (UN), aims to provide clean and affordable energy by 2030. Nanda Nagara, Junior Expert Researcher at BRIN’s Research Centre for Nuclear Reactor Technology, emphasized the need for sustainable energy infrastructure in developing countries to meet the growing demand for electricity while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Nanda explained that there are three focuses in SDGs number 7. First, ensuring access to affordable, reliable and modern energy for all. Second, increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. And third, doubling the rate of improvement in global energy efficiency.
Indonesia, he continued, has great potential in clean and affordable energy. Data from the Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) for 2023 shows that Indonesia has a huge potential for renewable energy of up to 417.8 GW. But only 2.5 per cent or around 10.4 GW has been utilized. The potential for renewable energy in Indonesia includes ocean currents, wind, geothermal, hydro, bioenergy, and solar.
Government support includes research and development, technology development to be competitive, incentives to attract investors, and improved regulations. BRIN plays a role in research and development to support this transition. Alternative energy to fossil fuels is needed to ensure energy sustainability in the future. New and renewable energy has a low impact and ensures sustainability.
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