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Indonesia's energy consumption has grown markedly, with total energy supply increasing nearly 60% over the past two decades. As a result, coal became the dominant energy source owing to its affordability and domestic abundance. Presently, over 60% of Indonesia's electricity is derived from coal, with 234 coal-fired power plants contributing more than 41 gigawatts. This capacity is sufficient to power over 28 million households.
However, coal combustion is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions; in 2021, the sector emitted about 600 million tons of CO₂. Given the adverse environmental impacts and Indonesia’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, moving away from coal is a critical objective.