Indonesia Industrial Energy Storage Vehicle

Will Indonesia build a battery energy storage system?

JAKARTA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PT PLN and its subsidiaries have collaborated with the Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 5 Megawatts (MW) this year.

Can Indonesia develop an integrated EV supply chain?

Indonesia wants to develop an integrated domestic EV supply chain, from mining and processing battery metals to the production of precursor cathode active materials, battery cells, battery packs, EVs, and eventually battery recycling.

Can energy storage systems be deployed in Indonesia?

Tapping into the limited but existing opportunities for deploying energy storage systems (ESS) is vital for expanding their role in Indonesiaʼs power sector. At present, the greatest potential for ESS deployment lies in smaller and/or isolated systems, as well as in industrial or large scale commercial solar rooftop PV with BESS.

Will Tesla invest in Indonesia's battery energy storage system sector?

There have been talks with Tesla, with plans to invest in Indonesia’s Battery Energy Storage System sector. Tesla has an outstanding reputation in its production of technology that is carbon neutral. The BESS produced and used by Tesla has a relatively low negative environmental impact.

How to promote EV battery manufacturing in Indonesia?

Incentivize EV battery cell and pack manufacturing in Indonesia: Co-location of manufacturing facilities with clean energy resources can help optimize utilization of the lowest cost renewable resources, and favorable policies can encourage investment in B2EV factories.

Why is Indonesia a good place to invest in electric cars?

Indonesia has a unique opportunity to support the clean energy transition, enhance energy security, and spur economic growth with local battery manufacturing, bridging from the material supply all the way to pack designs and, ultimately, the manufacturing of electric cars.