Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Anticipating Fossil Energy Stranded Assets

Blog31 May 2024151Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 31, 2024 - In the face of the climate crisis, the world is increasingly advocating for using renewable energy and pushing for reducing fossil fuel development and usage, particularly coal-fired power plants, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. As a result, stakeholders must be prepared for the possibility of stranded assets in…

Energy Transition Strategy in South Sumatra

Press Release30 May 2024238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, May 30, 2024- South Sumatra, a region heavily reliant on fossil fuels, particularly coal, needs to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy to reach the net zero emission (NZE) goal by 2060 or earlier. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) considers this initiative crucial for environmental and economic sustainability. Based on data from…

South Sumatra Province Energy Transition Forum: Preparing for a Just Energy Transition

Press Release30 May 2024163Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, 30 May 2024 - Using renewable energy is a way to reduce emissions from the energy sector. This step will prevent the rise of the earth's temperature and minimize the impact of the future climate crisis. However, the use of fossil energy still dominates in Indonesia. For this reason, careful planning and preparation are…

Preparing for the Energy Transition in South Sumatra

Blog29 May 2024135Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, May 29, 2024 - The climate crisis has increased natural disasters, including floods, droughts, and more frequent extreme weather. Addressing the root cause, dependence on fossil fuels, particularly coal, is essential to mitigating these disasters. According to an IEA study, over 95% of global coal consumption occurs in countries committed to reducing emissions. Marlistya…

Indonesia Faces Hot Temperature: Health Threats and the Urgency of Climate Crisis Mitigation

Blog24 May 2024184Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia Faces Hot Temperature. Dok Freepik Jakarta, May 22, 2024 - Indonesia recently experienced a hot air phenomenon. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed this was not a heatwave. However, Climate Action Tracker (CAT) data shows that current policies worldwide will lead to a warming of around 2.7°C above pre-industrial levels. This underscores the…

The Strait Times | No Tesla Factory? Satellites will do for now as Indonesia Pivots Ties with Elon Musk

Media Coverage22 May 2024154Views 0Likes 0Comments

The launch of billionaire Elon Musk’s internet service in Indonesia is the culmination of the archipelago’s multi-year courtship of the Tesla founder, which has seen its focus shift from electric vehicles (EVs) to satellites and sustainability. Read more on The Strait Times.

ANTARA | Power Wheeling Drives Demand for Renewable Energy, IESR Says

Media Coverage22 May 2024116Views 0Likes 0Comments

A think tank organization that focuses on Indonesia's energy fulfillment, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), views that the existence of power wheeling will increase the supply and demand for renewable energy, especially for industrial electrification solutions. Read more on ANTARA.

PV Magazine | Think Tank Calls for Power Wheeling in Indonesia

Media Coverage21 May 202498Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a Jakarta-based think tank, is advocating for power wheeling to be implemented in Indonesia. It says it would create a renewable energy market and have a positive impact on industrial investment. Read more on PV Magazine.

Metro TV | Power Wheeling Opens Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities in Indonesia

Media Coverage20 May 2024122Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) supports the inclusion of power wheeling in the New Energy and Renewable Energy Bill (EBET Bill). The scheme is planned to be included in the provisions of fulfilling EBET supply Articles 29A and 47A, in the form of a form of network utilization cooperation (open access). Read more…

Power Wheeling Will Open Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities in Indonesia

Press Release20 May 2024190Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fabby Tumiwa, Direktur Eksekutif IESR Jakarta, May 20, 2024- The government is again pushing for the power wheeling scheme to be included in the Draft New and Renewable Energy Bill (RUU EBET). This scheme will fulfill New and Renewable Energy (NRE) supply Articles 29A and 47A in network utilization cooperation (open access). The power wheeling scheme…

Kompas | Subsidies and Compensation in the Electricity Sector Tend to Increase

Media Coverage16 May 2024131Views 0Likes 0Comments

Reform of electricity market governance is considered to need to be seen more broadly, as part of efforts to reduce the state's financial burden. The reason is that currently, through subsidies and compensation to PT Perusahaan Pendidikan Negara (Persero), electricity is still very dependent on the state budget. Reform is needed to get electricity prices that are correct and…

Kontan | Project Auction Delayed, NRE Target Considered Difficult to Achieve

Media Coverage13 May 2024101Views 0Likes 0Comments

The development of New Renewable Energy (NRE) this year is considered difficult to achieve the target. Read more on Kontan.