Australian Development Investments in the news
Hijau Director Thio Ariyanto being interviewed by the media. Photo: JEFRI TARIGAN
Several journalists accompanied the Australian Development Investments Investment Committee on a site visit to Lippo Mall in Cikarang, West Java on June 2, 2025.
The Lippo Mall solar roof was installed by Hijau, one of the Indonesian renewable energy businesses that has been supported through Australian Development Investments’ fund-of-funds model.
The Jakarta Globe quoted ADI Investment Committee member Jeremy Cleaver, who explained ADI’s funding model during the site visit.
Mr Cleaver told the journalists that ADI put some of its money into SEACEF II, short for South East Asia Clean Energy Fund II.
SEACEF II is a blended investment fund run by Singapore-based fund manager Clime Capital and invests in businesses such as Hijau that back the region’s low-carbon transition.
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Hijau Director Thio Ariyanto being interviewed by the media. Photo: JEFRI TARIGAN
Bisnis Indonesia quoted Hijau’s Director, Thio Ariyanto, who said the company is building rooftop solar power plants in several regions in Indonesia.
He said Hijau had around 25 ongoing rooftop solar PV construction projects.
“We currently have projects in Karawang, Mojokerto, Pasuruan, Surabaya, Tangerang as well, so most of them are in the Java Island area. In addition, we have one project in Banjarmasin,” Mr Ariyanto was quoted saying in Bisnis Indonesia.
“Our sector is commercial and industrial. There are several malls that we have installed [rooftop solar PV],” he said.
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Hijau Director Thio Ariyanto speaks to Jonathan Gilbert, Minister-Counsellor, Head of Economic, Investment and Infrastructure from The Australian Embassy, Indonesia. Photo: JEFRI TARIGAN
Metro TV news reported that KINETIK was first announced in 2024 by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former Indonesian president Joko Widodo.
It said the name KINETIK reflects the shared momentum of Australia and Indonesia towards a clean energy future.
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CNBC Indonesia reported that the Australian Government continues to be committed to assisting Indonesia invest in green energy sectors.
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Reposted courtesy of Kinetik.