Can energy storage systems be deployed in Indonesia?

Tapping into the limited but existing opportunities for deploying energy storage systems (ESS) is vital for expanding their role in Indonesiaʼs power sector. At present, the greatest potential for ESS deployment lies in smaller and/or isolated systems, as well as in industrial or large scale commercial solar rooftop PV with BESS.

Who is PT modular energy Indonesia?

We provide innovative system integration for BESS, PCS, and Advanced UPS. PT Modular Energy Indonesia specializes in integration of innovative energy storage solutions, focusing on battery energy storage system (BESS) and power conversion systems (PCS). BESS Indonesia system integrator.

How does Indonesia's electricity system work?

Indonesia's electricity system can be powered predominantly by solar PV, complemented by geothermal and hydroelectric power. Off-river pumped hydro energy storage is identified as a major asset for balancing high solar energy penetration.

When will a battery storage facility be built in Indonesia?

In the BAU scenario, the construction of battery storage facilities commences in 2030 for 2-hour (2H) duration batteries in provinces such as East Java, Jakarta, Lampung, and Riau, followed by other provinces except Aceh, North Sumatra and West Java starting in 2035.

Does Indonesia have a unique electricity system?

Indonesia's unique archipelagic geography, comprising over 16,000 islands, alongside significant coal reserves, has shaped a distinctive electricity system (BPS, 2020; Pambudi, 2017).

How big is Indonesia's electricity capacity?

In the past ten years, Indonesia has experienced a substantial expansion in its electricity capacity, which has grown from 45.2 GW in 2012 to 79.8 GW by 2022 (Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Indonesia, 2023), as shown in Fig. 1. Including off-grid sources, the total capacity reaches 83 GW.