Localizing the Green Transition: Policy Implementation and Challenges of Renewable Energy Development in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.31941/pj.v24i2.6326Keywords:
Green Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Energy Transition, Local Government, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
This study explores the dynamics of green energy transition policy in Indonesia, with a specific focus on the Province of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) as a pioneering region in promoting renewable energy at the local level. Against the backdrop of global energy crises and climate change, Indonesia has committed to increasing its share of renewable energy to 23% by 2025 through various national policies and regulations. At the subnational level, NTB has taken proactive steps by issuing Governor Regulation No. 13 of 2024 on Green Energy Development, as part of its broader “Green NTB” vision and the implementation of its Regional Energy General Plan (RUED). The research adopts a qualitative approach, analyzing policy documents, government reports, and relevant literature to examine how green energy policy is formulated and implemented at the local level. The findings reveal that while NTB demonstrates strong political will and regulatory frameworks, the implementation phase faces several challenges, including limited infrastructure, high investment costs, low public energy literacy, and weak institutional coordination. Moreover, green energy initiatives are often symbolic and confined to pilot projects without comprehensive long-term planning. Nevertheless, NTB’s abundant renewable energy potential, commitment from local authorities, and support from national frameworks provide significant opportunities to accelerate the energy transition. The study concludes that a more adaptive, inclusive, and evidence-based policy approach is essential to overcoming implementation barriers. The NTB case offers valuable insights for other provinces aiming to develop locally contextualized strategies for sustainable energy transformation, contributing to Indonesia’s national and international climate goals.
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