ENERGY SECURITY AND THE ENERGY TRANSITION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55960/jgf.v9i1.300Keywords:
energy security, renewable energy, geopolitical conflict, supply chain diversification, energy transitionAbstract
Geopolitical instability and worldwide conflicts impact the gas and oil market, triggering fluctuations in prices of natural gas, coal, and oil. These disturbances highlight the fragile nature of traditional energy systems and demonstrate the strategic relevance of renewable energy as the sturdy alternative. This paper draws on a qualitative content analysis of policy documents, institutional agendas, and expert narratives in Australia and Indonesia to shows the consequences of renewable integration on energy security. The results indicate that Australia’s accelerated transition to renewables, with the aid of large-scale battery deployment, enhances economic resilience and tackles grid stability problems. New case studies from South Australia demonstrate that batteries are keeping the power on and integrating renewables more effectively. Comparison with Indonesia reveals common challenges of coal reliance and decentralised grids, as well as opportunities for cooperation through the Australia-Indonesia Climate Infrastructure Partnership. Findings underscore the importance of supply chain diversification, renewable adoption, and international collaboration for achieving sustainable, affordable, and secure energy systems in a world of geopolitical and climate insecurity.
Downloads
References
1. Nguyen HH, Van Nguyen P, Ngo VM. Energy Security and the Shift to Renewable Resources: The Case of Russia-Ukraine war. Extr Ind Soc. 2024;17(1):101442.
2. Ha LT. An Application of QVAR Dynamic Connectedness between Geopolitical Risk and Renewable Energy Volatility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Russia-Ukraine Conflicts. J Environ Manage. 2023;342(1):118290.
3. Khan K, Su CW, Khurshid A, Qin M. Does Energy Security Improve Renewable Energy? A Geopolitical Perspective. Energy. 2023;282(1):128824.
4. Su CW, Khan K, Umar M, Zhang W. Does Renewable Energy Redefine Geopolitical Risks? Energy Policy. 2021;158(1):112566.
5. Broomfield C. Jakarta Geopolitical Forum IX/2025. 2025 [cited 2025 Aug 16]. Energy Security and The Energy Transition. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VSWkAXLb4U&t=3424s
6. Broomfield C. Energy Security and The Energy Transition. Canberra ACT; 2025.
7. Khan I. The Energy Trilemma: An Overview of Balancing Security, Sustainability, and Affordability. Habitable Planet. 2025;1(1&2):56–68.
8. Krane J, Idel R. More Transitions, Less Risk: How Renewable Energy Reduces Risks from Mining, Trade and Political Dependence. Energy Res Soc Sci. 2021;82(1):102311.
9. Onukwulu EC, Agho MO, Eyo-Udo NL. Developing a Framework for Supply Chain Resilience in Renewable Energy Operations. Glob J Res Sci Technol. 2023;1(2):1–18.
10. Arraño-Vargas F, Shen Z, Jiang S, Fletcher J, Konstantinou G. Challenges and Mitigation Measures in Power Systems with High Share of Renewables—The Australian Experience. Vol. 15, Energies. 2022. p. 429.
11. Longden T. How Renewables are Transforming Electricity Grids: an Analysis of Australia’s Integrated System Plan. J Mega Infrastruct Sustain Dev. 2022 Dec 8;2(3):280–90.
12. Sharafi D. Australia’s Power Systems: Enabling Renewable Energy Integration & Resilience. IEEE Power Energy Mag. 2021;19(5):14–7.
13. Saunders M, Lewis P, Thornhill A. Research Methods for Business Students by Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis and Adrian Thornhill 8th edition. [Internet]. Research Methods For Business Students. 2015. 768 p. Available from: https://www.google.co.id/books/edition/Research_Methods_for_Business_Students/0DHFsgEACAAJ?hl=en
14. Krippendorff K. Content Analysis: An Introduction to Its Methodology [Internet]. SAGE Publications; 2018. 472 p. Available from: https://methods.sagepub.com/book/mono/content-analysis-4e/toc
15. Lu B, Blakers A, Stocks M, Cheng C, Nadolny A. A Zero-Carbon, Reliable and Affordable Energy Future in Australia. Energy [Internet]. 2021;220(1):119678. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544220327857
16. Yu L, Meng K, Zhang W, Dong J, Nadarajah M. System Strength Challenges: An Overview of Energy Transition in Australia’s National Electricity Market. In: 2021 IEEE 4th International Electrical and Energy Conference (CIEEC). 2021. p. 1–6.
17. Mori A. Foreign Actors, Faster Transitions? Co-Evolution of Complementarities, Perspectives and Sociotechnical Systems in the Case of Indonesia’s Electricity Supply System. Energy Res Soc Sci. 2020;69(1):101594.
Downloads
Published
Conference Proceedings Volume
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Author
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
