On September 1, 2024, the government plans to set new rules around subsidized fuel. The government will first socialize the criteria for Pertalite and subsidized diesel users. Read more on Republika.
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Alvin Putra S, Power System and Renewable Energy Analyst, Institute for Esssential Services Reform (IESR) said there are still few people using solar energy in Indonesia. Especially when compared to neighboring countries, Indonesia is far behind when compared to China, for example, which dominates the world solar energy market and is followed by India. Read…
The government needs to provide fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to help local producers reduce the cost of producing solar panels in Indonesia. Electricity System and Renewable Energy Analyst from the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Alvin Putra S, said this was to support the competitiveness of domestic solar power plant (PLTS) products. Read more…
The government provides relaxation of the application of the Domestic Component Content Rate (TKDN) for Solar Power Plants (PLTS). Projects that are planned to operate commercially no later than June 30, 2026 according to the electricity supply business plan can relax the use of Domestic Products. Read more on Kumparan.
The establishment of industries and their infrastructure should be carefully planned and integrate low-carbon industrial parks. Read more on Kompas.com.
The latest regulation regarding the relaxation of the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) is considered to encourage the development of Solar Power Plants (Solar PV) which have been hampered by funding from abroad. Read more on Kontan.
The storm of layoffs that occurred in Indonesia, especially those that hit the textile industry, needs to be a common concern. Read more on Kompas.com .
Solar energy is considered a quality renewable energy that can be accessed independently by the community. This can have a positive impact because it allows people to fulfill basic services such as education and health and drives economic activity. Therefore, it is not surprising that rooftop solar power plant (PVP) customers increased 15-fold in the…
Access to quality energy is a community right. With access to quality energy that is able to provide electricity for 24 hours with stable voltage, economic activities can be carried out to improve the welfare of the community. Read more on Medcom.
Senior Researcher of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Julius Christian Adiatma, said that the impact of air pollution in Indonesia, especially Jakarta, does not only affect respiratory health. According to him, high concentrations of air pollution can cause other diseases ranging from heart disease to problems with the human reproductive system. Read more…
The government, through the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves), plans to restructure fuel subsidies to address air pollution. Read more on Tribunnews.
Cabinet ministers under President Joko Widodo's administration are considered incompatible regarding restrictions on the purchase of subsidized fuel oil (BBM). Member of Commission VII of the House of Representatives, Mulyanto, asked the Head of State to order the coordination and communication of the ministers so that there are no differences in statements regarding the same…