Energizing Indonesia through Policy Recommendations of Biomass Power Plants : A Comparative Analysis with Brazil and Germany

Abstract

Energy security has become increasingly important across the globe due to geopolitical tensions and ongoing energy crises. Various countries compete to produce breakthroughs in energy production due to a real threat. One option is biomass, which can be used as a biomass power plant. The United Nations believes that transitioning to clean and low-carbon energy is essential to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 7. The UN encourages and supports immediate action to support the action. This article emphasizes the significant role of biomass power plants in the power generation sector as a practical and sustainable energy option. Biomass power plants are widely utilized globally, with some nations, such as Germany, a developed country, depending primarily on biomass for energy. Brazil, a developing country, has effectively utilized sustainable biomass energy. Unfortunately, Indonesia has not fully utilized biomass energy. This article uses a comparative method to analyze the differences in policies, actions, and characteristics between Brazil and Indonesia regarding using biomass energy. The article presents Germany as a prime example of effective biomass utilization. The author argues that Indonesia, a country with a large population and significant agricultural resources, has great potential for utilizing biomass. The author notes that Indonesia has yet to thoroughly exploit this potential compared to other nations. This article uses a comparative method with providing case  study review to discuss and analyze the issue. The author aims to provide references or policy recommendations useful to national policymakers, with the ultimate goal of achieving energy security for Indonesia.