Indonesia's renewable energy transition is said to still be far from expectations, along with the high fossil fuel energy mix. Read more on Bisnis Indonesia.
Analysts say the agreement lacks the ambition needed for an equitable energy transition in Indonesia and have expressed concern over high costs and complex negotiations stalling progress. Read more on Jakarta Post.
COP29 or the 29th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, has ended. The event, which can also be called the UN Climate Change Summit, was attended by almost 200 countries and more than 70,000 participants. Read more on Fortune.
The failure of COP29 in reaching a climate finance agreement requires Indonesia to respond with stronger climate and energy transition policies. Read more on Bisnis Indonesia.
The IESR estimates the government would need around US$1.2 trillion worth of investment in order for the country to meet all of its electricity needs from clean energy and billions more in order to retire its coal plants early. Read more on Jakarta Post.
Utilizing renewable energy as a source of electricity supply can be one strategy to achieve Indonesia's energy self-sufficiency. Read more on Metro Tv.
Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made it his mission for the country to achieve net zero emissions before 2050. Read more on CNA.
Observers believe that President Prabowo Subianto must move quickly to realize the target of shutting down CFPPs in the next 15 years. Read more on Bisnis Indonesia.
The government continues to encourage the energy transition towards self-sufficiency through the use of renewable energy. As one concrete step, the 87 kWp Solar Power Plant (solar PV) in Menamang Kanan Village has become the main source of electricity for more than 1,000 households since 2022. Read more on Kompas.com.
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) said that the poor quality of fuel oil (BBM) has an impact on poor public health. Read more on Tempo .