ISEW 2026 Opens in Jakarta with Focus on Investment and Cooperation for Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Jakarta, 19 August 2026 – The Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week (ISEW) 2026 opened today in Jakarta, bringing together government representatives, businesses, investors, development partners, academia, and other stakeholders to discuss the next steps for Indonesia’s energy transition and what is needed to move from ambition to implementation. 

The two-day event was opened by Prof. Rachmat Pambudy, Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas, Reem Alabali Radovan, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, and Yuliot Tanjung, Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia. 

Under the theme “Accelerating Indonesia’s Energy Transition: Aligning Policies, Private Sector Action, and Empowering People,” ISEW 2026 focuses on how Indonesia can strengthen the link between policy, investment, and implementation. The programme brings government and industry together to discuss the financing, infrastructure, technology, and other practical conditions needed to expand renewable energy. 

From Targets to Implementation 

The first day of ISEW, themed “From Targets to Action: Delivering Indonesia’s Energy Transition,” addresses some of the key issues shaping the pace of the transition. These include energy security and the conditions needed to accelerate renewable energy development, including stronger private-sector participation and cooperation. Turning those targets into action will require not only supportive policies, infrastructure, and financing, but also stronger collaboration across sectors to strengthen Indonesia’s energy resilience and advance a sustainable energy future. 

“As we embark on this new chapter for Indonesia’s sustainable energy, let us move forward with collaboration, innovation, and determination. The work ahead is significant, but with our collective expertise and unwavering commitment, I am confident that we can unlock new opportunities, strengthen our energy resilience, and contribute meaningfully to the global sustainable energy future,” said Yuliot Tanjung, Vice Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia. 

Following the opening, a high-level dialogue looks at how policy, partnerships, and investment can contribute to national and global energy security. The dialogue brings together government, financial institutions, and development partners to discuss the policy, financing, and partnerships needed to advance the transition. Further discussions during the day cover private sector participation, power sector reform, the management of waste from renewable energy technologies, community participation in large-scale renewable energy projects, and sustainable energy solutions for the fisheries sector. 

The programme also brings together companies, financial institutions, business associations, and development partners to discuss what is needed to turn renewable energy opportunities into viable projects. The discussions examine the practical conditions needed to attract investment and move projects from planning to implementation. 

Strengthening Cooperation between Indonesia and Germany on Climate and Energy 

ISEW 2026 also highlights the importance of cooperation between Indonesia and Germany on climate and the energy transition. Indonesia’s progress on the energy transition is important to global climate efforts. As one of the world’s major economies with significant renewable energy potential, developments in Indonesia can make an important contribution to wider climate objectives. At the same time, the transition is closely linked to Indonesia’s own priorities, including energy security, economic development, infrastructure, and future competitiveness. 

Cooperation between Indonesia and Germany in the energy sector covers policy dialogue, technical cooperation, technology, innovation, and practical solutions. ISEW brings this cooperation into a wider discussion with government, industry, investors, and other partners involved in Indonesia’s energy transition. Beyond its climate benefits, the transition also creates opportunities for investment, economic growth, job creation, and long-term business partnerships. 

“Indonesia is a key partner for Germany. Expanding our economic and development cooperation will benefit the people in both our countries. Indonesia's energy transition is a tremendous opportunity. It is an opportunity for sustainable growth, for good jobs, and local value creation in Indonesia. It is an opportunity for German and European companies to invest in Indonesia and build long-term business relations. And it is an opportunity for the global climate and our shared environment,” said Reem Alabali Radovan, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany. 

German development cooperation supports this broader partnership by connecting policy and technical cooperation with practical implementation and by bringing government, businesses, financial institutions, and other partners together around Indonesia’s energy transition. 

The transition will require investment in both renewable energy capacity and the electricity infrastructure needed to integrate a growing share of renewable energy into the power system. Mobilising private investment and creating the conditions for companies to participate will be important as Indonesia expands renewable energy development. 

For Bappenas, moving from planning to implementation also means ensuring that energy policies are connected to projects and clear financing pathways. 

“Every major energy policy should have a clear project pipeline. Every project pipeline should have a financing pathway, and every investment should contribute directly to our national development priorities,” said Prof. Rachmat Pambudy, Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas. 

Mobilising Private Investment 

Private sector participation is a central part of this year’s ISEW programme. The Day 1 session “Turning Opportunities into Projects: Private Sector Participation in Indonesia’s Energy Transition” brings together representatives from the energy industry, financial institutions, solar associations, and development partners to discuss how renewable energy opportunities can move from concept to investment and implementation. 

The session also looks at the criteria for identifying viable projects for further investment, ways to mitigate project risks, and the role that cooperation between public and private actors can play in moving projects forward. 

Alongside the conference programme, ISEW 2026 features an exhibition and technology showcase, networking activities, and business matchmaking focused on finance and technology. These activities give policymakers, businesses, investors, technology providers, and potential partners further opportunities to meet and build partnerships and cooperation outside the formal sessions. 

On 20 August, the programme will focus more closely on mobilising private sector investment and innovation. Discussions will cover renewable energy financing at scale, investment risks, the energy transition in priority industrial subsectors and industrial estates, renewable energy procurement, and barriers affecting project implementation. 

A dedicated Women Leadership in Energy Lunch, “Shaping the Future Together,” will also bring together women from government, business, civil society, and academia. It will offer an opportunity to exchange perspectives, build connections, and explore potential areas of collaboration in Indonesia’s energy transition. 

Bringing Policy, Industry, and Investment Together 

This year, ISEW is being held in conjunction with Indosolar 2026, organised by the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI). Bringing the two events together creates closer links between Indonesia’s broader energy transition agenda and the development of the country’s solar energy industry. It also creates more opportunities for policymakers and industry representatives to engage directly with investors, technology providers, development partners, and others working across the renewable energy sector. 

For ISEW, bringing these different perspectives together is intended to help connect policy discussions with the investment, technologies, partnerships, and practical considerations involved in implementation. 

Over the two days, ISEW and Indosolar 2026 provide a forum to discuss current challenges, identify opportunities for investment and cooperation, and develop partnerships that can help advance Indonesia’s renewable energy transition. 

ISEW 2026 is hosted by the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, supported by the Government of Germany, and organised by GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN. This year, ISEW is held in conjunction with Indosolar 2026, organised by the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI). 

About ISEW 

The Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week (ISEW) is a platform for dialogue and cooperation on Indonesia’s energy transition. Since its launch in 2022, ISEW has brought together Indonesian and German partners, government representatives, businesses, academia, development partners, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, discuss policy, and explore opportunities for cooperation.