Indonesia’s Green Push: Prabowo Sets 2 Million E-Motorcycle Target

Indonesia’s Green Push: Prabowo Sets 2 Million E-Motorcycle Target

Indonesia is accelerating its transition to cleaner energy, with President Prabowo Subianto setting a bold target of two million electric motorcycles and ordering the phase-out of 13 gigawatts (GW) of diesel power plants.

· 2 min read ·
climatenaturepetroltradechina

President Prabowo Subianto is ramping up Indonesia’s green energy agenda by setting a new target for domestic manufacturers to produce two million electric motorcycles [218500]. The push aims to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuel and make electric two-wheelers a mainstream option for commuters [218500]. To support this, the sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia has confirmed that its financial subsidiaries will back the national e-motorcycle program, providing affordable financing for manufacturers and buyers [218487]. The investment minister has highlighted a potential investment pool of US$170 billion for the sector, driven by growing demand and Indonesia’s status as a major nickel producer, a key raw material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries [218498].

In a parallel move, Prabowo has ordered the state-owned electricity company, PT PLN, to retire all diesel-fired power plants with a combined capacity of 13 GW [218480]. The directive requires PLN to replace these units with cleaner energy sources, aligning with the government’s broader goal to cut carbon emissions and modernize the national energy grid [218480]. The phase-out is expected to affect power supply in several eastern provinces, where diesel generators are the primary source of electricity [218480].

Prabowo has also reaffirmed that public welfare is at the center of the green economy strategy, stating that environmental sustainability must go hand in hand with improving the lives of ordinary citizens [218453]. He emphasized that future policies will prioritize clean energy and eco-friendly industries while focusing on creating jobs and reducing poverty [218453]. Additionally, the government has reclassified nickel, copper, and bauxite as strategic resources, prioritizing domestic processing to support local industries tied to renewable energy and EV batteries [218481]. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign markets and secure a stable foundation for Indonesia’s energy transition [218481].

Sources

Indonesia’s Electric Motorcycle Push: Prabowo Targets 2 Million Units #218500Danantara backs financing for Indonesia's national e-motorcycles #218487Indonesia’s Electric Motorcycle Market Eyes $170 Billion Investment Surge #218498Indonesia’s Diesel Power Phase-Out: Prabowo Orders PLN to Shut Down 13 GW #218480Indonesia’s Green Economy Push: Welfare First, Prabowo Says #218453Nickel, Copper, Bauxite: Indonesia’s Critical Minerals Now Key to Energy Security #218481

Related

Indonesia Bets Big on Rare Earth Magnets by 2028 to Break Supply Chain Dependence

Indonesia is pushing to produce permanent magnets domestically by 2028, aiming to process its rare earth minerals at home instead of exporting raw materials, a move that could reshape its role in the global critical minerals market.

China and Indonesia Race to Restore Underwater Forests as New Maps Reveal 35x Faster Carbon Capture

Scientists have created the first global map of seagrass ecosystems, revealing these underwater meadows are far larger than previously thought and absorb carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests. Meanwhile, China is replanting over 200 hectares of seagrass in the Yellow Sea and rebuilding coral reefs in the South China Sea, while Indonesia pushes new financing models to protect its own marine habitats.

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Push: Prabowo Orders Cooperatives Into Supply Chain as Conservation Plea Goes Out

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has ordered domestic cooperatives to join the palm oil supply chain, while the Forestry Ministry simultaneously calls on companies to step up wildlife protection efforts.

Indonesia Pushes 100 ‘Payment for Nature’ Projects by 2026 to Save Degraded Land

Indonesia is launching a massive push to restore its damaged ecosystems by combining indigenous wisdom, bamboo planting, and a new "ecological repentance" law, with a target of 100 payment-for-nature projects by 2026.

Electric Bikes Surge 300% as Kenya Slashes Growth Forecast to 5% on Fuel Crisis

Soaring petrol prices from the Middle East conflict have triggered a record shift to electric motorcycles in Kenya, while the government slashed its 2026 economic growth forecast to 5 percent due to rising fuel costs.

Indonesia Pledges to Restore 12.3 Million Hectares of Degraded Land by 2030

Indonesia has launched an aggressive plan to restore 12.3 million hectares of damaged forests, peatlands, and mangroves by 2030, aiming to prevent natural disasters and fight climate change.