Indonesia’s ambition to strengthen energy sovereignty will depend not only on government policies, infrastructure investment, and renewable energy deployment, but also on how businesses make their energy decisions.
As Indonesia accelerates its renewable energy transition, Greenvolt Power Indonesia believes the biggest challenge is no longer the availability of technology or financial support. Instead, the next phase of the transition will depend on whether businesses are confident enough to make long-term energy decisions. Bobby Benly, Head of Business Development at Greenvolt Power Indonesia (GVPI), shared this perspective during the Institute for Essential Services Reform’s (IESR) Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2026, held under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Strengthening the Solar PV Ecosystem to Support Energy Sovereignty.”
Bobby said, “Rather than seeing energy simply as an operational expense or an ESG initiative, businesses should begin managing energy as a business strategy that strengthens resilience and creates long-term value, particularly with the recent geopolitical dynamic and energy volatility that reminds us of critical energy resilience for businesses. Ultimately, every energy decision businesses make will shape Indonesia’s journey toward greater energy sovereignty.”
According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Indonesia’s national solar energy potential is estimated to exceed 3,000 GW. However, as of now, the country’s installed solar capacity has only reached approximately 1.3 GW.
With the emergence of more flexible energy solutions and a wider range of investment and financing models, including zero CapEx and OpEx schemes, businesses now have more options to adopt solar energy based on their operational needs and financial priorities. These developments have made solar increasingly accessible and commercially viable, creating greater opportunities for companies to actively participate in Indonesia’s energy transition. This is where businesses play a crucial role as key decision-makers in shaping the future of Indonesia’s energy landscape.
As one of the largest energy consumers, the business sector plays a critical role in Indonesia’s energy transition. According to the Ministry of ESDM, industrial sectors account for 45.94% of Indonesia’s total final energy demand, meaning decisions on how companies source, manage, and invest in energy will increasingly influence the country’s ability to translate renewable energy ambitions into tangible progress.
Fabby Tumiwa, CEO of IESR, stated, “Indonesia has reached a critical moment where energy transition must move beyond commitments and become collective action. Businesses should take the role of active drivers of this transformation by reshaping how energy is managed within their operations and making strategic decisions that accelerate Indonesia’s transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future.”
Greenvolt Power Indonesia, part of Greenvolt Group, brings over 20 years of global experience in developing and managing renewable energy solutions across industries. During its five years of presence in Indonesia, the company has partnered with businesses across various sectors, including premium hospitality, manufacturing, and retail, to support their transition toward renewable energy. Through these collaborations, Greenvolt Power Indonesia aims to help businesses achieve their business resilience and sustainability goals while contributing to Indonesia’s broader ambition for greater energy sovereignty.
