Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Market Demand Mapping in Indonesia

1 July 2025

Strong Growth in Indonesia’s REC Market: Indonesia is experiencing a surge in REC demand, driven by multinational corporations and a growing number of local companies across various sectors. This growth is expected to accelerate as the country actively promotes wider REC adoption.

Key Sectors Driving REC Demand: Manufacturing, smelting, non-manufacturing, and data processing are identified as sectors with significant REC demand potential.

Varying Levels of REC Adoption Across Sectors: While REC adoption is strong in the manufacturing and data processing sectors, driven by commitments to initiatives like RE100 and SBTi, it remains relatively low in the non-manufacturing sector, particularly in oil and gas, mining, and agriculture.

PLN’s Role in Expanding REC Access: PLN’s REC productmis making RECs more accessible to smaller businesses, contributing to a more diversified and inclusive REC market.

Need for Policy Support to Further Stimulate REC Demand: A clear legal framework for RECs is crucial to sustain market growth, attract investment, and encourage greater participation from companies in sectors with currently low REC adoption.

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Renewable Energy

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Veronica Ayu Pangestika, Gadiz Liberty Namira, Monika Merdekawati, Genta Harrison Hasiando Mardani

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