Is community renewable energy always just? Examining energy injustices and inequalities in rural Indonesia

Fathoni, Hilman S.; Setyowati, Abidah B.; Prest, James

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2020.101825

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“…Based on two case studies from Sumba Island in Eastern Indonesia, the micropolitical process of planning and implementing community-based renewable energy projects was examined to understand the impact of energy equity on the local region. The analysis on the matter shows that the sociohistorical dimension has shaped contemporary energy inequality in the post-colonial setting of Sumba Island (Fathoni et al, 2021).…”

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Energy Equality in Indonesia Villages: A Discourse Analysis

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Diyanah

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This study aims to uncover the program of energy independence in Indonesia villages by the government for several decades. as a development program phenomenon of energy use and the development of its sources in the developing villages in Indonesia. The areas selected for observation are four rural areas outside Java, namely the state of Central Sulawesi, West Kalimantan, Halmahera, and East Nusa Tenggara. Interview results show that not all villagers understand energy term and there are still rural areas that do not have access to energy sources. Using discourse analysis as a qualitative method and Amartya Sen's theory of development as a freedom, this study shows that energy development still unequal in Indonesia Villages. Development as an extension of human freedom requires a more comprehensive goal. This study recommends that development plans must focus on the main rights of citizens to survive and have reason to live. Villagers have the right to obtain facilities and resources equal to those of urban residents, especially in energy access equity, and to live in prosperity.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Energy Equality in Indonesia Villages: A Discourse Analysis

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Diyanah

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“…In some regions, rural areas or local indigenous were selected because of their electricity needs, then continued to build decentralized renewable energy plants, which escalated the net percentage of electrification. However, the increasing deployment of decentralized renewables suffers from premature failures such as a lack of capable human resources, which is followed by minimum maintenance [11]. Prior studies have stated several determinants affecting implementation in Figure 1 [11][12][13].…”

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“…However, the increasing deployment of decentralized renewables suffers from premature failures such as a lack of capable human resources, which is followed by minimum maintenance [11]. Prior studies have stated several determinants affecting implementation in Figure 1 [11][12][13]. • Community Awareness Related to the community's interest in the program, the awareness acts as a general attitude toward energy issues [10].…”

Section: Community-based Renewable Energy Developmentmentioning

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Rural renewable energy development: lessons learned from community-based renewable energy business model in East Sumba, Indonesia

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IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Sumba Island is a remote region with great potential for renewable energy sources, as the Iconic Island of Renewable Energy designated through the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree No. 3051 K / 30 / MEM / 2015 is targeted to reach 100% of renewable energy usage with 95% of electrification by 2025. To reach this target, the participation of the community as the subject of every renewable energy project is essential. This paper aims to identify the lessons learned to enhance the community’s capacity in implementing the rural community-based renewable energy business model in Indonesia, with the case of the renewable energy business in Luku Wingir and Waimbidi Village - East Sumba. The result indicates that the Rural Community-based Renewable Energy Business Model in the case study need to be developed based on the fundamental strategies of building community capacity: (1) leadership development of the village community in East Sumba, (2) business organizational development in managing the renewable energy, (3) developing a significant role for the community in organizing renewable energy, and (4) adapting collaborative relations among multiple stakeholders in East Sumba.

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“…In terms of electricity access, the rural areas have the least developed electricity infrastructure, evidenced by a lower electrification ratio than urban areas (BPS, 2021). There are focused government efforts to address energy security concerns in rural areas by implementing community-based renewable energy projects (Fathoni et al, 2021). While such circumstances have supported the efforts to address inequality, challenges remain in providing reliable electricity access for the rural population.…”

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Injustice and Environmental Harm in Extractive Industries and Solar Energy Policies in Indonesia

Setyawati

2021

Int J for Crime, Justice & Social Democracy

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The rapid development of Indonesia’s economy in the recent decades has accelerated the exploitation of natural resources by the extractive industries and increased carbon emissions through higher energy consumption. Additionally, the persistent enthusiasm for coal energy and the ambitious deployment of renewable energy may have led to injustices in the energy system, short-sighted corrupt practices, and environmental harm. This article examines the challenges and risks of energy source utilization and technological developments linked to coal, geothermal, and solar energy. More specifically, I focused on the following issues: domestic market obligation for coal, geothermal exploration, solar lamp distribution, rooftop photovoltaic policy, and electricity charging stations (ECS). Investigating these issues from an energy justice and a green criminology perspective allowed us to evaluate them concerning instances where injustices (to humans and the environment) have emerged and how they should be addressed. In conclusion, the article demonstrates how the marginalization of rural communities and production of environmental harm has been perpetuated by powerful figures, reinforced since colonialism, and escalated by the demands of the Global North.

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Is community renewable energy always just? Examining energy injustices and inequalities in rural Indonesia

Cited by 44 publications

References 53 publications

Energy Equality in Indonesia Villages: A Discourse Analysis

Energy Equality in Indonesia Villages: A Discourse Analysis

Rural renewable energy development: lessons learned from community-based renewable energy business model in East Sumba, Indonesia

Injustice and Environmental Harm in Extractive Industries and Solar Energy Policies in Indonesia

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