Channeling Clean Energy from Eastern Indonesia

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The Bali–NTB–NTT cooperation, which has now entered the implementation stage, marks a new chapter in the development of the electricity system in eastern Indonesia. The supergrid that will connect these three provinces is no longer confined to the realm of ideas, but is moving toward realization as a strategic piece of infrastructure. One of the most critical aspects of future electricity supply is the development of a nationally integrated transmission system—known as the supergrid. Through the supergrid, the government is designing a structural solution to address the long-standing mismatch between the locations of new and renewable energy (NRE) potential and major load centers, a key challenge in clean energy development.

Within this policy framework, the supergrid is not only understood as an inter-island transmission network, but also as a system that strengthens connectivity within islands. The planned supergrid transmission will connect islands while simultaneously reinforcing intra-island networks, enabling renewable energy to be transported from its sources often located far from load centers—to areas with the highest electricity demand in an efficient and reliable manner. 

At the national level, the primary demand centers are located on Java and Bali, which have long served as hubs of economic activity, industry, and tourism, with rapidly growing electricity needs. Consequently, the development of a supergrid linking eastern Indonesia, including NTB, with Bali and subsequently the Java system represents a strategic step toward more optimal and balanced utilization of NRE potential.

Source: Wikipedia