Green Initiatives Charging the EV Sector of Indonesia

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Indonesia is poised to become successful in net zero carbon emission by 2060. Several initiatives are being taken by the country as whole which support environmental sustainability that includes adoption of electric mobility, solar energy usage and others. Especially in the EV sector, growth has been substantial owing to the increase in number of organizations inspired by the green initiatives. The government has also supported this cause and started working on it since 2019. Various programs have been announced by the government that are helping the EV sector through subsidies and tax reductions. As a whole, the country has become vigilant about carbon emission, pollution and global warming. Technology development has also taken place on a large scale in the EV sector which has resulted in the adoption of electric mobility by the general population of the country. The government has also announced its aim to achieve 15 million vehicle by the end of 2030. It is a very noble initiative that has been taken by the government which is influencing continuous growth in production. The idea here is to tap the potential of electric mobility in the logistics sector.

Abundance of Natural Resources

Indonesia is the largest producer and supplier of Nickel in the world and this is playing a significant role in the development of the EV sector. Because of it being a primary component in the production of EV batteries, the in-house production is witnessing a steep rise. The government has also adopted the Green Economy policy under which it has developed long term strategies for lowered carbon emission, climate resilience and developed a specific platform called Low Carbon Development Indonesia (LCDI). With the government providing immense support for the growth of this industry, private organizations are also developing products and technologies that perfectly align with government’s policies on environmental sustainability. On research, it has been observed that there is huge potential of EV technology in the transportation sector and many organizations are coming up with advanced products that provide cost effectiveness along with a smart solution to contribute to the pollution control of the nation. The government has been wide open welcoming green investment to Indonesia with the aim of creating and creating social economic impact by poverty reduction, social inclusion, environmental sustainability programs and resource efficiency. Here, we can see that the country is taking a 360 degree approach towards building a greener future.

Government Support

The current Indonesian president Joko Widodo is a visionary and plays a significant role in the development of the EV sector. It is only under his supervision that all the green initiatives have fallen into place and it is his idea to achieve net zero carbon emission in Indonesia by 2060. His idea is to bring about the transition through continuous efforts and making people understand the importance of it. The countrymen are also being very supportive in this regard. They also want to play their part in bringing about this transformation. There has been massive adoption of EV technology by the general population and it has also been observed that organizations are also trying to shift to e-mobility for their transportation purposes. We can see that the whole nation is aligned with the government’s vision for environmental sustainability. Investments in green initiatives have also taken up pace in Indonesia. Not only locally, but many foreign organizations are interested in developing EV technology in Indonesia. The abundance of naturally occurring Nickel is also a factor that is being immensely helpful in bringing about cost effectiveness in production.

"Electricity is being generated through these installations and the country is becoming more and more efficient in conserving finite resources and bringing upon a change in the country"

Developing Solar Electricity

Talking about green innovations, solar technology has also made its mark in Indonesia. The usage of solar electricity is being spread all across the country by placing thousands of solar panels. Electricity is being generated through these installations and the country is becoming more and more efficient in conserving finite resources and bringing upon a change in the country. Here, the government is trying to completely reduce the usage of coal for the production of electricity by 2040. With the needed support from the population, the country is now able to think about the future generations and how to provide them with a greener and much healthier environment to live in. The vision and mission statement of the president of the country has been a game changer in this regard. He has been able to organize this sector and made people understand about the advantages of going green. Not only for a better environment, but also to bring positive  social economic impact.