Renewable Energy


Castlerock has advised some of the largest energy and infrastructure companies in the world on the Indonesian renewable energy market, including opportunities, risks and entry strategies. These assignments typically entail comprehensive review of the current and expected future regulatory and investment environment, analysis of economic competitiveness of the target renewable energy technology, and assessment of market size. Castlerock has worked with investors and financial institutions to conduct pre-feasibility studies for specific renewable energy projects in Indonesia and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific, as well as more detailed project preparation, including technical, social, environmental and financial evaluations. Over the past 10 years, Castlerock has worked closely with governments and international agencies to prepare renewable energy policies and regulations. These assignments have covered wind, photovoltaic, hydro, biomass and geothermal power generation.

Planning, Regulatory Support and Policy Development
  • Effective infrastructure policies and regulations balance considerations of economics, finance, engineering, law and politics. dedisse scripsisse iudicaretur.
  • We excel at mobilizing and leading the multidisciplinary teams required to prepare sound policies and regulations.
  • And we understand the mechanics of stakeholder consultation, risk allocation, direct & contingent government support, PPP modalities, pricing frameworks, and procurement that lie at the heart of infrastructure policy and regulations.
Business Strategy and Market Assessments
  • We help energy companies create and adapt their corporate strategy to changing business conditions.
  • We have advised start-up renewable energy companies as well as mature utilities with more than USD 10 billion in revenue.
  • Our approach to strategy formulation starts with discussions with key stakeholder groups to understand various views and objectives for the future of the organization, assesses options for positioning along the value chain.
Corporate Strategy and Utility Operational Improvement
  • Our institutional development work in the energy sector entails organizational design as well as capacity building of government agencies to help them achieve policy objectives.
  • Our approach emphasizes accountability, so that organizations and positions have clear authority, the knowledge and resources to exercise that authority effectively, unambiguous performance metrics and incentives commensurate with their performance.
  • We also work with governments to prepare and implement programs for internal, bilateral or multilateral funding to support policy and regulatory objectives.
PPP Project Preparation and Investor Support, Due Diligence and Financial Advisory Support
Castlerock works with clients to screen and prepare infrastructure projects procured on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis and to support specific PPP infrastructure financing transactions. Our services include :
  • Due diligence for lenders and investors
  • Preparation of tender documents and procurement management
  • Financial analysis support for bidding and negotiations
  • Risk analysis and project structuring
  • Market sounding and support for the preparation of information memoranda
  • Market assessments and demand studies for particular projects or business strategy formulation
Government Investment Project Preparation including Feasibility Studies
Castlerock works with government clients to screen and prepare infrastructure investment projects for government implementation including technical, market and financial analysis.

Our Latest Projects for Renewable Energy

2020-2021 | RENEWABLE ENERGY
Electric Transportation and Charging Infrastructure – Energy Policy Specialist
Project size SMALL

Indonesia

Under ADB TA-6583 implemented over 2020-2021, Castlerock provided electric vehicle analysis and roadmap formulation, data gathering and interpretation regarding electric two-wheeler and charging infrastructure, policy review on electric two-wheeler and charging infrastructure deployment in Indonesia.

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2020-2022 | ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION & GENERATION
Supporting Sustainable and Efficient Energy Policies and Investments in Indonesia (SSEEPI)
Project size LARGE

Indonesia

Under ADB TA 9777-INO from 2020 until 2022, Castlerock provided the Team Leader for the assignment and was responsible for overall delivery of the project. He provided technical inputs for the PBL component, particularly related to the presidential regulation on renewable energy, led the design and implementation of the solar park component, and prepared...

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2020 | RENEWABLE ENERGY
Sustainable Infrastructure Assistance Program Phase II – Supporting Sustainable and Universal Electricity Access Phase 2 – Climate Change and Carbon Market Specialist
Project size MEDIUM

Indonesia

Under ADB Sustainable Infrastructure Assistance Program Phase II – Castlerock, in 2020, supported PLN in assessing the impact of the future carbon caps and trade regime to its current operation. Under its scope of work, Castlerock conducted:  A review of the existing Indonesian policies and existing studies concerning GHG emission and carbon market that...

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2020-2024 | RENEWABLE ENERGY
Indonesia Renewable Energy Program (MENTARI)
Project size LARGE

Indonesia

Menuju Transisi Energi Rendah (MENTARI) represents a UK-Indonesia Low Carbon Energy Partnership. By working closely with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and other stakeholders to improve the enabling environment and drive investment, MENTARI aims to demonstrate the possibilities of low carbon energy for Indonesia’s economic development, job creation and social inclusion, while helping to...

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2019 | RENEWABLE ENERGY
Sustainable Infrastructure Assistance Program – Supporting Sustainable and Universal Electricity Access in Indonesia – Energy Economist & GIS Specialist
Project size MEDIUM

Sumba

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