Jakarta, 4 November 2024 – GIZ Energy Programme Indonesia/ASEAN (GIZ) and TransitionZero, a leading non-profit climate analytics organisation, have announced a strengthened strategic partnership to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition. This collaboration aims to support the achievement of Indonesia’s ambitious target of increasing the renewable energy mix to 23% by 2025 and realising the decarbonisation of the electricity sector.
This partnership will focus on several key areas:
- Capacity Building for Energy Studies Centres (ESCs): Through training and access to TransitionZero’s open-source energy modelling tools, ESCs in Indonesia will be equipped with stronger analytical capabilities to design and evaluate effective energy policies.
- Knowledge Exchange and Best Practice Sharing: GIZ and TZ will share knowledge and experience in energy modelling, transition planning, and sustainable energy policies.
- Development of Energy Transition Scenarios: Together, GIZ and TZ will develop realistic and ambitious energy transition scenarios for Indonesia, considering the specific conditions of regions and sectors.
As an initial step in the partnership, GIZ—through its Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia programme—and TransitionZero have collaborated on a series of energy modelling capacity building workshops with energy studies centres in Java (29 May 2024) and Sumatra (31 July 2024). In these activities, TransitionZero acted as a resource person, discussing global energy modelling trends and comparisons of data and information openness. This supports the long-term goal of the activities, which is to foster collaborative development planning between the government and universities, particularly in the electricity sector, where energy modelling capacity plays a crucial role.
Lisa Tinschert, Director of the Indonesia/ASEAN Energy Programme at GIZ, said: “Through this partnership with TransitionZero, we are advancing our mission to equip Indonesia’s Energy Studies Centres with the technical expertise needed to support national energy goals. Capacity building activities under this MoU, particularly in energy modelling, will play a vital role in data-driven decision-making aligned with Indonesia’s long-term energy transition goals. TransitionZero’s tools and expertise will be invaluable in this process, making a significant contribution to efficient energy planning and policy development.”
Why is this collaboration important?
- Accelerating the Achievement of Clean Energy Targets: With the support of advanced tools and methodologies, Indonesia can take more targeted and effective steps towards achieving its clean energy targets.
- Strengthening the Role of Energy Studies Centres: ESCs will become centres of expertise in energy policy planning and evaluation, enabling them to provide more relevant recommendations to the government and other stakeholders.
- Increasing Investment in the Sustainable Energy Sector: Better analysis will attract more investment in clean energy projects, creating new jobs and driving sustainable economic growth.
Matt Gray, Co-founder and CEO of TransitionZero, said: “We look forward to working with GIZ to help Indonesia achieve its energy transition goals. Building capacity in skills, knowledge, and technical capabilities is essential in aligning strategies with practical outcomes. Our open-source modelling products and data will support Indonesia on its journey towards a secure and sustainable energy future.”
This partnership is expected to be a catalyst for accelerating Indonesia’s energy transition. Through close collaboration, GIZ and TransitionZero are committed to supporting the government and all stakeholders in realising a cleaner, more affordable, and sustainable energy future.
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Information about the partnership is available at https://www.transitionzero.org/partners/giz-asean
About GIZ Indonesia/ASEAN Energy Programme GIZ acts as the implementing partner for cooperation between Germany and Indonesia. Through funding provided by Germany, GIZ provides integrated solutions to Indonesian partners to address the most pressing and important global energy and climate challenges, helping to ensure that Indonesia fulfils its international commitments and national targets. GIZ focuses its approach on the broader sustainable development agenda, such as Indonesia’s 2045 green economy vision and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
About TransitionZero TransitionZero is a non-profit climate analytics organisation founded in 2021. We create accessible, auditable, and open energy transition planning products, and support like-minded organisations. For more information on how your organisation or initiative can access our data and analysis, please visit our website or contact us.
