Maluku possesses abundant renewable energy potential. However, its primary energy needs are still largely met by fossil fuels. With its rich resources, Maluku holds significant potential to play a key role in Indonesia’s sustainable energy future.

During the Side Event of the 1st Maluku Energy Forum 2024, the NZMATES held a workshop on Mainstreaming GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) in the Renewable Energy Sector in Maluku Province on Thursday, 21 November 2024.

First Renewable Energy Innovation Competition in Maluku Province has provided a platform for creative ideas and served the younger generation. They are the agents of change contributing to the penetration of renewable energy.

Following other regions in Indonesia, Maluku established the Maluku Energy Forum (FEM) as an effort to encourage renewable energy transition in accordance with the general objectives of the regional energy plan (RUED) and encourage the achievement of RENSTRA targets. Regional Regulation No.

Since its inauguration on 4 July 2022, the Pūngao Pattimura Mini-grid Laboratory has become a vital facility for supporting renewable energy education at Pattimura University (Unpatti).

Maluku Province boasts abundant renewable energy resources. However, the region remains heavily reliant on fossil-fuel power plants.

The Provincial General Energy Plan (RUED) of Maluku was established on 18 April 2022. However, its implementation still faces challenges, particularly the lack of local regulations to support renewable energy development and energy conservation. This is crucial to align renewable energy programmes with national targets.

After conducting a tidal current potential study in Tual City in 2023, NZMATES is now continuing with a study on energy potential and capacity factor calculations for tidal currents, based on three-dimensional numerical simulations in the waters of Watdek Strait, Tual City, Southeast Maluku Regency.

After completion, the supporting equipment for the Micro-hydro and Solar Energy laboratory was officially inaugurated. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mr. Kirk Yates, Development Counsellor at the New Zealand Embassy in Indonesia, along with officials from Ambon State Polytechnic and representatives from NZMATES.

NZMATES supported tidal current research in the Saparua Strait and Rosenb