NZMATES News

Ambon, September 14, 2026 – The strategic partnership between the governments of Indonesia and New Zealand in the renewable energy sector has entered a new chapter with the official launch of NZMATES (Supporting Maluku Access to Renewable Energy) Phase II. Officially open by New Zealand Ambassador H.E. Philip Taula; Assistant for General Administration of the Maluku Provincial Regional Secretariat, Dominggus Nicodemus Kaya; and Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Prof.

Tahalupu, Seram Bagian Barat, Maluku, Indonesia
7 October 2026 

The NZMATES technical team along with PLN Unit Induk Pembangkitan (UIK) Dwipantara and PLN Unit Pelaksana Pembangkitan (UPK) Maluku, supported the refurbishment of the Tahalupu Solar Power Plant (PLTS Tahalupu) as the project entered its commissioning stage.

Ambon, Maluku – September 14, 2026 – Key stakeholders from the

As part of the 1st Maluku Energy Forum 2024, the Green Exhibition served as a meeting point for multi-stakeholder engagement and renewable energy innovation in Maluku Province.

One of the key challenges addressed through the 1st Maluku Energy Forum 2024 is the development of electricity and renewable energy investments.

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).