OPSI
Vol 19 No 1 (2026): OPSI - June 2026

A system dynamics model for energy transition: Substituting fossil fuels with renewable energy

Joko Sulistio (Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia)
Winda Nur Cahyo (Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia)
Daffa Alamsyah (Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia)
Danang Setiawan (Department of Sustainability and Planning, Faculty of Technical IT and Design, Aalborg University, Denmark)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study develops a system dynamics model to examine Indonesia's transition from conventional energy to renewable energy. The risk of transition planning fails when the reciprocal relationship between market profitability and investor behavior is poorly considered. The model is built on PowersimStudio 10, representing conventional and renewable energy as stocks connected by bidirectional and interacting substitution flows. The probability of substitution is determined by the relative willingness to invest, which is influenced by a leveledenergy and electricity purchase agreement. Although these parameters are hypothetical, they are based on relevant literature and developed in the context of Indonesian energy. The simulation results show that the transition follows three phases: initial acceleration, stabilization, and dynamic equilibrium. Sensitivity analysis showed that the elasticity of substitution alone did not determine the speed of the transition. The rapid shift only occurs when renewables become more economically attractive than conventional energy. High elasticity is not enough when fossil energy remains economically dominant. The model is intended to provide a conceptual framework for understanding how economic competitiveness, policy signals, and investor behavior together shape the dynamics of the energy transition. Its structure can help identify the policy conditions needed to strengthen the adoption of renewable energy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

opsi

Publisher

Subject

Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Description

Jurnal OPSI adalah Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri yang diterbitkan oleh Jurusan Teknik Industri UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta sebagai wahana publikasi hasil karya ilmiah, penelitian rekayasa teknologi di bidang Teknik Industri, Sistem Industri, Manajemen Industri dan Teknologi ...