Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Industrial Decarbonization: Anticipating Soaring Emissions and Achieving a Sustainable Economy

Semarang, June 26, 2024 - The industrial sector is one of the largest consumers of fossil energy and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For this reason, decarbonization of this sector is crucial. This was revealed by Farid Wijaya, Senior Analyst, Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) at the Dissemination and Publication and…

Reducing KEN’s Renewable Energy Target Risks Hindering the Growth of a Low-Carbon Economy

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Jakarta, June 28, 2024 - The Draft Government Regulation (RPP) on the National Energy Policy (KEN) is targeted for completion in June 2024. The energy transition roadmap in the RPP KEN will change the previous mix target of 23 percent to 17-19 percent by 2025. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views the failure…

Establishment of Regional Energy Forum as Energy Transition Strategy in South Sumatra

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Palembang, June 27, 2024- The trend of energy transition in the world is projected to reduce coal demand, affecting the regional income of coal-producing provinces, such as South Sumatra. However, with renewable energy potential reaching 21,032 GW, South Sumatra can transform to renewable energy that contributes to achieving Indonesia's carbon-neutral target (net zero emission) by…

Driving the Energy Transition Through Research

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Jakarta, June 24, 2024 - The energy transition towards using more environmentally friendly energy resources is a significant challenge faced by many countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Research is vital for understanding, planning, and implementing the necessary changes in this endeavor. This was revealed by Faris Adnan Padhilah, Research Coordinator of the Management Section for Energy…

Retaining Coal Increases the Risk of Economic Losses in ASEAN

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Jakarta, June 26, 2024 - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries must start planning to move away from fossil fuels, particularly coal. Not only is it a global commitment to limit the Earth's temperature rise to 1.5° Celsius, as per the outcome of the 28th Global Climate Change Negotiations (COP), this move will…

Notes and Input from Civil Society for SNDC Target Development

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Anindita Hapsari, Agriculture, Forestry, Land Use, and Climate Change Analyst Jakarta, June 25, 2024 - The Government of Indonesia is drafting a Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) document that will be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in August 2024. The government signaled that the SNDC target would align with limiting…

Encouraging Decarbonization in the Industrial Sector through a Periodic Reporting System for Sustainability and Environmental Management Efforts

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Jakarta, June 21, 2024 - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector needs to be encouraged by sustainability and environmental management efforts that are measured and documented regularly. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) considers that the documentation and reporting of sustainable efforts and ecological management of industry in Indonesia needs to be…

Improving Competitiveness and Economic Benefits from Industrial Decarbonization

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Analis Energi IESR, Muhammad Dhifan Nabighdazweda Jakarta, June 20, 2024 - The industrial sectors contribute significantly to Indonesia's carbon emissions. Based on data in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2024, 2022 industrial sector emissions rose 30 percent compared to 2021, reaching more than 400 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Implementation of the five pillars…

Jakarta Post | Sustainable and Just Transition a Must in ASEAN Climate Action

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Proposing coal as a transition fuel in the ASEAN energy system may send mixed signals on the renewable energy investment climate in the region, which may discourage investment in renewable energy development. Read more on Jakarta Post.

Koran Tempo | Dim Renewable Energy in Rural Areas

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The development of a community-based renewable energy power plant has stalled. It's been a mess since planning. Read more on Koran Tempo.

Coal Domination in Indonesia, What are the Opportunities for Sustainable Energy?

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Jakarta, June 14, 2024 - Coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) still dominate the energy industry in Indonesia. According to data from the National Energy Council (DEN), 2023, the energy mix comprised approximately 40.46% coal, 30.18% petroleum, 16.28% natural gas, and 13.09% renewable energy. This information was presented by Raden Raditya Yudha Wiranegara, Research Manager at the…

Solar Quarter | Indonesia’s MEMR Issues PLN Rooftop Solar PV Quotas For 2024-2028, IESR Raises Concerns

Media Coverage14 June 202415Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has announced the allocation of PLN Rooftop Solar PV quotas for the period of 2024-2028, outlined in Decree of the Director General of Electricity Number 279. K/TL.03/DJL.2/2024. The quotas, distributed across eleven power systems, total 5,746 MW over the five-year period, with individual allocations of 901 MW…