Energy Equality in Indonesia Villages: A Discourse Analysis

Abstract

This study aims to uncover the program of energy independence in Indonesia villages by the government for several decades. as a development program phenomenon of energy use and the development of its sources in the developing villages in Indonesia. The areas selected for observation are four rural areas outside Java, namely the state of Central Sulawesi, West Kalimantan, Halmahera, and East Nusa Tenggara. Interview results show that not all villagers understand energy term and there are still rural areas that do not have access to energy sources. Using discourse analysis as a qualitative method and Amartya Sen's theory of development as a freedom, this study shows that energy development still unequal in Indonesia Villages. Development as an extension of human freedom requires a more comprehensive goal. This study recommends that development plans must focus on the main rights of citizens to survive and have reason to live. Villagers have the right to obtain facilities and resources equal to those of urban residents, especially in energy access equity, and to live in prosperity.

Fuel Demand Analysis on the Optimization of Sustainable Electricity System Expansion Planning 2021-2050 in West Kalimantan

“…Despite having an abundance of energy resources, this region faces basic issues with sanitation 14) , endemic area of dengue fever 15) , forest fire 16) , and the accessibility of electricity 17) . Therefore, plans must prioritize citizens' right to live and survive because villagers have the right to prosperity and facilities equivalent to urban dwellers, including energy access fairness 18) . Considering the above mentioned policies, prospects and challenges, designing an adequate fuel demand analysis on optimizing sustainable electricity system expansion planning with a research period 2021-2050 in West Kalimantan being the focus subject of this paper.…”