The Maluku and North Maluku regions have a fairly high potential for new and renewable energy, which is 738 gigawatts, which comes from solar energy, water, wind, and biomass where the technical potential of solar energy in Maluku and North Maluku is 721 gigawatts (GW), water energy 1, 5 GW, and 75 megawatts of biomass.…

PLN negotiates Commercial Operation Date (COD) 34 with Independent Power Producer (IPP). According to Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, PLN needs to set firm limits regarding financial closing, at least in the middle of next year. Each generator must increase the ability to work at a minimum load from 30% to 40% and cut the…

The draft of the New and Renewable Energy (EBT) Bill shows that the government does not yet have a solution to get out of dependence on fossil energy. When China committed not to fund the Coal-fired Power Plants, Indonesia's coal targets and yields even reached the highest numbers in 2021. Fabby, Executive Director of IESR,…

Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry regulation on net power metering. The new tariff policy. We need a broad and bold electricity market reform and strong national leadership to tap our huge solar power potential. Indonesia's national solar program could attract up to US$ 14.4 billion in investment to generate 18.000 MW to help the country…

Thorough decarbonization of the energy sector is critical to achieving the zero-emission targets in line with the Paris Agreement. One of the largest sources of emissions is from the power generation sector, especially coal power plants. According to the IESR study, there are two policies to reduce emissions from coal-fired power plants in accordance with…

According to Julius Adiatma, IESR Clean Fuel Specialist, heavy vehicles will have the most opportunity to use hydrogen and biofuels. He said that in the short term, hydrogen has the potential to be used in the industrial sector while observing its economic development. Biofuels (BBN), especially biodiesel, will play a significant role in Indonesia. This…

According to Julius Adiatma, IESR Clean Fuel specialist, heavy vehicles will have the most opportunity to use hydrogen and biofuels. He said that in the short term, hydrogen has the potential to be used in the industrial sector while observing its economic development. Biofuels (BBN), especially biodiesel, will play a significant role in Indonesia. This…

A number of developers admit that they have not dared to embed rooftop solar power plants because of the high costs that must be spent. According to Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, the procurement of rooftop solar panels on a large scale for housing needs will also make the price of solar panels cheaper than…

Indonesia does not yet have comprehensive regulations that fully support the development of renewable energy. The regulations have not comprehensively regulated tariffs, incentives, subsidies, and risk reduction related to all new and renewable energy development activities. On the investment side, the lack of availability of funding from local financial institutions and the limited number of…

Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, said that the government needs to set emission reduction targets and assess the effective carbon value or price that can support the achievement of the target. Other important aspects in the energy transition that need attention are politics, a strong legal basis, and a comprehensive strategy. In the midst of…

Some of the challenges in decarbonization in Indonesia include NRE which is still developing slowly, it is difficult to stop the newly built Coal Power Plants (PLTU) because there is an irrevocable investment agreement, guaranteed electricity purchases for the PLTU, in addition, the coal industry still has a significant role, and PLN's financial condition is…

Various low-carbon technology options can be an option in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions including renewable energy, Carbon Capture and Storage/ Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. However, the government needs to consider it carefully because each technology has a different character and level of risk. However, in terms of development in the world, nuclear power…