Assessment of renewable energy impact to community resilience in Sumba Island, Indonesia

This article establishes a relationship between renewable energy and resilience in communities using the Sumba Iconic Island program as an example. The program has a target of 100% renewable energy usage by 2025 in Sumba Island, Indonesia. Community and economic vulnerabilities and opportunities are explored.

The report argues that the Sumba Iconic Island program can help contribute to community resilience by improving livelihoods of the inhabitants, thus increasing their well-being and ultimately their resilience against environmental shocks and disasters.

While not an immediate impact, 100% renewable energy consumption will serve as a precedent for both rural and urban communities as a possible and sustainable alternatives than fossil fuel electric grids and also provide benefits for the coming generations. The renewable energy provided in Sumba will also generate more activities, such as new livelihood types that can ultimately help local people increase their capacity.