Indonesia sets target for near-total electrification in 2019

The government of Indonesia has set a target of providing electricity to 99.9% of its population in 2019 following figures showing access to power has increased from 67.02% in 2010 to 98.05% in 2018, according to Temp.co.

The government hopes to reach a greater proportion of the population using renewable energy rather than fossil fuels. Indonesia has a target for renewable energy to meet 23% of its energy mix in 2025. The state will need to focus its attention on West Papua, which is...