Socius: Social Sciences Research Journal
Vol 4, No 2 (2026): September 2026

Strategic Management of Energy Transition Strategy Intensity and Its Performance Implications in Indonesian Power Companies

Rio Afrianda (Faculty of Economics and Business, Marshal Suryadarma Aerospace University, Jakarta)
Sri Yanthy Yosepha (Faculty of Economics and Business, Marshal Suryadarma Aerospace University, Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study examines the strategic determinants and performance consequences of Energy Transition Strategy Intensity in Indonesian power companies. Drawing on Institutional Theory, the Resource-Based View, Corporate Governance Theory, and Dynamic Capability Theory, the study investigates the effects of Institutional Pressure, Firm Characteristics, Corporate Governance, and Dynamic Capabilities on transition strategy and firm performance. A quantitative explanatory approach was applied to 42 Indonesian electricity companies during 2021–2025, generating  firm-year observations analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. The results show that Institutional Pressure, Firm Characteristics, Corporate Governance, and Dynamic Capabilities significantly influence Energy Transition Strategy Intensity, with Dynamic Capabilities emerging as the strongest determinant. High Leverage constrains strategic flexibility and transition investment. Energy Transition Strategy Intensity has a strong positive effect on Non-Financial Performance, particularly environmental, social, and governance outcomes, emission reductions, stakeholder trust, and organizational legitimacy, while its positive effect on Financial Performance is weaker and more gradual. The strategy also mediates the relationships between Institutional Pressure, Corporate Governance, and firm performance, while Dynamic Capabilities strengthen the effect of Institutional Pressure on transition intensity. The study concludes that energy transition is a capability-driven strategic reconfiguration process rather than merely a regulatory compliance initiative. Regulatory alignment, organizational capability development, effective governance, and financial flexibility are therefore essential to support sustainable transformation and long-term value creation in the electricity sector.

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Socius

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Religion Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Socius: Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-ilmu Sosial is a multi and interdisciplinary peer-reviewed academic research journal serving the broad social sciences community. The journal welcomes excellent contributions that advance our understanding on a broad range of topics including anthropology, sociology, ...