Administrative hurdles are also suspending development in Indonesia, where project delays are attributed to the long process and difficulties in obtaining permits. According to Yuliani (2016), investors in Indonesia convey that the many additional costs and delays incurred by the various permits that must be obtained before they become operational are eroding the profitability of renewable energy projects. It is therefore essential to simplify the licence procedures and co-ordinate the responsibilities among different institutions in order to enhance the effectiveness of the renewable energy policies.