Energizing Indonesia: Enhancing National Energy Security through Ocean Wave Power Plant Renewable Energy Policies

Henny Juliani1, Solechan2, Muhamad Azhar3, Suhartoyo4, Kadek Cahya Susila Wibawa5 & Aga Natalis6

Abstract
The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of renewable energy
policies, specifically focusing on Sea Wave Power Plants, in enhancing national
energy security. The employed study methodology entails legal research, namely
utilising a statutory approach or reviewing policy regulations about the issue of
illegal fishing in Indonesia. The study findings indicate that the current renewable
energy strategy needs to effectively incentivise the Sea Wave Power Plant
concerning the broader objective of national energy security. Indonesia is a nation
characterised by a significant disparity in land and sea area, with the latter being
three times more than the former. According to data from the Indonesian Ocean
Energy Association, the expansive oceanic environment possesses numerous
prospects, including the possibility of abundant fish resources, tourism, and
alternative energy sources. Theoretically, the aggregate national marine energy
resources exhibit significant abundance, encompassing various sources such as sea
heat, ocean waves, and ocean currents, with a total estimated capacity of 727,000
MW. The current technological advancements in marine energy have opened up
possibilities for practical utilisation, with a theoretical capacity of up to 49,000
MW. Within vast possibilities, the marine energy sector has considerable readiness, particularly in wave technology and tidal flow technology. These two
branches hold significant promise, boasting a practical capacity of 6,000 MW.

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Tidal Wave Power Plants, National Energy.