Solar Power Plants Help Realize Energy Self-Sufficient Villages in Three Balinese Communities

Denpasar, August 27, 2025 – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in collaboration with the Bali Provincial Government, inaugurated four solar power plant (PLTS) installations with a total capacity of 15.37 kWp across three villages. The inauguration ceremony took place on Wednesday (8/27) in Banjarasem Village, Buleleng Regency. The four solar power systems were…

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Encouraging Public and Industry Participation to Achieve Bali’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) 2045

Denpasar, August 25, 2025 - "With the dominance of the tourism sector, electricity demand in Bali is expected to continue to grow until 2045–2050. Therefore, in addition to calculating energy needs, it is important to prepare infrastructure that supports the transition to clean energy. The most realistic solution is to utilize rooftop solar power plants…

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Driving the Acceleration of Green Industry in Central Java

Semarang, August 21, 2025 – Central Java plays a strategic role in supporting Indonesia’s national economy through its continuously expanding industrial sector. In 2024, the manufacturing industry emerged as the largest contributor to the provincial economy, accounting for approximately 33.84 percent of the regional GDP, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of…

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Driving Green Industry Transformation and Carbon Market Opportunities for Economic Growth

Jakarta, August 20, 2025 – The industrial sector is a main pillar of the national economy in 2025, with the processing industry’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reaching 16.92%. The growth of the manufacturing sector increased by 5.60% year-on-year, surpassing the national economic growth rate of 5.12%. Throughout the first semester of 2025,…

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Realizing ASEAN Vision 2045: The Role of the Diplomatic Community in Advancing the Climate and Green Energy Agenda

Jakarta, August 20, 2025 - Southeast Asia now faces the dual challenge of maintaining high economic growth while responding to the increasingly visible impacts of climate change. Energy demand in the region is increasing by an average of 3–4 percent per year, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), while millions of people…

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Target of 100% Renewable Electricity in 10 Years Requires Concrete Plans and Policies, IESR Says

Jakarta, August 15, 2025 - President Prabowo Subianto aims for 100% of Indonesia's electricity to come from Renewable Energy Sources (RES). This target is expected to be achieved within 10 years or even sooner. He made this statement during the First Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR-RI) for the 2025/2026 Legislative Session…

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IESR Emphasizes Industrial and Electricity Market Transformation to Deputy Speaker of the MPR RI

Jakarta, August 11, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is urging that the Draft Law on New and Renewable Energy (EBET) and the Draft Law on Electricity can address Indonesia's energy transition challenges and become an effective legal framework to accelerate the development of renewable energy. IESR hopes that these regulations can…

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Bali NZE 2045: A Shared Commitment to Optimizing Renewable Energy

Denpasar, July 15, 2025 - Bali, as a global tourist destination, boasts extraordinary natural beauty, from stunning beaches to breathtaking mountains. Its natural beauty, besides being a tourist attraction, also provides important benefits to the lives of local communities. Therefore, preserving Bali's natural environment through low-emission initiatives, such as Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045,…

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