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ARTICLE · 24 FEBRUARY 2023

Renewable Energy Laws And Regulations 2023

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SSEK partners Fitriana Mahiddin, and Syahdan Z. Aziz, and Shafira Anindia Alif Hexagraha, an associate at the firm, have contributed the Indonesia chapter to International Comparative Legal Guide...

IndonesiaEnergy and Natural Resources
Fitriana Mahiddin
Fitriana Mahiddin
Syahdan Z. Aziz
Syahdan Z. Aziz
Shafira A. Alif Hexagraha
Shafira A. Alif Hexagraha
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1. Overview of the Renewable Energy Sector

1.1 What is the basis of renewable energy policy and regulation in your jurisdiction and is there a statutory definition of 'renewable energy', 'clean energy' or equivalent terminology?

The key renewable energy regulations in Indonesia are:

  1. Law No. 30 of 2007 regarding Energy ("Energy Law"); and
  2. Law No. 30 of 2009 regarding Electricity, as amended by Government Regulation in Lieu of Law No. 2 of 2022 regarding Job Creation ("Job Creation GRL") ("Electricity Law").

Other than the above laws, there are also regulations for specific renewable sources, which recognise the utilisation of such resources as electricity. These are:

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