Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): POTENSI SUMBER DAYA ALAM SEBAGAI SUMBER ENERGI BARU DAN TERBARUKAN UNTUK MENDUKUNG PERTAHANAN NEGARA

National energy supply system is still oriented towards the use of fossil energy (non-renewable energy), while the volume of fossil energy reserves is dwindling and the need for energy is increasing as the population grow. The process of fossil energy formation takes a very long duration which can reach thousands or even millions of years, so that the dependence on fossil energy need to be reduced. It has to be done simustaneously with energy diversification by creating a variety of alternative energy that is easily obtained and made of various natural materials (renewable energy). The development of new and renewable energy (EBT) is directed to complement fossil energy by creating energy mix that is targeted by the government to reach 17% by 2025. This energy policy should be based on energy security whose management aims to realize energy sovereignty in which the state is required to be able in determining and controlling the sources of energy, energy prices, and energy distribution. Regions with difficulty in accessing electricity are potential for development of renewable energy by utilizing natural resources. EBT development is a tangible implementation of energy diversification as energy policy towards new and renewable energy systems in meeting the energy needs of society and the interests of national defense.