The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Secretariat, in collaboration with ETP UNOPS, hosted a pivotal event at the JS Luwansa Hotel to tackle the challenges and opportunities in Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure development. The event, attended by around 40 participants, focused on mapping the challenges of EV implementation in Indonesia and knowledge-sharing on methodology development for modeling and infrastructure planning.
Opening the event, Rachmat Kaimuddin, Chairman of the National Energy Transition Task Force, emphasized the critical connection between energy self-sufficiency and economic development. The discussions featured insights from Hendra Iswayudi, Director of Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), who highlighted the potential of Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPCs) as a key financing tool for energy-saving initiatives. Expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, and a focus on mapping the investment challenges in the EV charging sector and its implications for future infrastructure planning. Participants underscored the importance of strengthening stakeholder coordination and refining actionable data to shape Indonesia’s electrification strategies.
Rachmat Kaimuddin, Chairman of the National Energy Transition Task Force and Deputy at the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, officially opened the event. In his opening remarks, he stressed the importance of aligning Indonesia’s energy self-sufficiency with its economic growth goals.
The event also highlighted innovative financing mechanisms for energy efficiency projects. Hendra Iswayudi, Director of Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), emphasized the significance of the Energy Saving Performance Contract (ESPC) for financing energy-saving initiatives and its role in addressing financial challenges in the energy transition, particularly in the EV sector.
Paul Butarbutar, Head of the JETP Secretariat, highlighted the event’s goals: "In this discussion, we aim to showcase how EVs will be utilized in the future and explore the extent to which JETP can support EV funding.” The agenda included presentations and interactive discussions moderated by experts such as Achmed Edianto from UNOPS, who pointed out the need to map investment challenges in the EV charging sector for the following updates of the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) and analyze how these developments will shape future infrastructure planning processes.
The event brought together key organizations, including the Net Zero World Initiative (NZWI), the Bureau of Energy Policy Facilitation of the National Energy Council (DEN), the Enhancing Readiness for the Transition to Electric Vehicles (ENTREV) project, and the Ministry of Transportation. Participants actively engaged in knowledge-sharing sessions, exploring methodologies for modeling EV infrastructure growth and identifying collaborative opportunities to address pressing challenges.
The discussions reinforced the importance of strengthening stakeholder coordination to refine and utilize the data shared during the event. These efforts will be crucial in shaping Indonesia’s electrification strategies and advancing the energy transition.
This interactive event marked as a step in Indonesia’s journey toward self-sufficient energy security and sustainable economic growth. By addressing challenges and leveraging collaborative efforts, Indonesia is paving the way for a robust EV infrastructure and a greener future.