Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Navigating Water Illuminates the Plains of Sriwijaya

Event Coverage8 March 2024133Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 27, 2024 - The Jelajah Energi South Sumatra group was welcomed by the thunderous sound of the fast-flowing Endikat River and the cloudy weather upon their arrival at Muara Endikat, also known as the mouth of the Cawang River, in Singapore Village, Kota Agung District, Lahat Regency, South Sumatra. This region is known…

When Geothermal Energy Illuminates the Land of Sriwijaya

Event Coverage8 March 2024103Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 29, 2024 - On Thursday morning, the Jelajah Energi South Sumatra group arrived at the Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Lumut Balai, Muara Enim, South Sumatra, owned by PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE), after a long and winding journey that took about 4 hours from Muara Enim City. The group was…

Exploring Renewable Energy Utilization in the Land of Sriwijaya

Event Coverage8 March 202491Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 27, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM) of South Sumatra Province jointly organized an event called Jelajah Energi to explore the potential and implementation of renewable energy in the South Sumatra region. The event was held from Monday, February 26, to March…

Civil Society Coalition: New Energy Sector Rules Set Back Energy Transition Commitment

Press Release8 March 202481Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 8, 2024 - The Renewable Energy Movement's Civil Society Coalition is questioning the government's commitment to the energy transition. They consider some regulations to be disincentives for switching to renewable energy. These regulations include the Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministerial Regulation on solar PV, the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) on carbon capture and…

Kompas | Endikat River Hydropower Makes Lights No Longer Flicker

Media Coverage6 March 2024116Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mini-hydro power plants have become a mainstay of electricity supply in a number of areas, especially areas that are not connected to the PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) electricity network. Not only accessibility, but the quality of electricity has also improved or no longer experiences repeated power outages. The economic activities of residents have also…

PV Magazine | Indonesian Government Abolishes Net Metering

Media Coverage5 March 2024120Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Indonesian government has ended net metering for rooftop solar installations. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform says this could make it harder for the country to meet its solar deployment targets, as PV installations will become more expensive for households and small businesses. Read more on PV Magazine.

RRI | Jakabaring Solar Power Plant is a Small Scale Clean Energy Pilot

Media Coverage4 March 202490Views 0Likes 0Comments

Based on data from the South Sumatra ESDM Office, solar EBT electricity in South Sumatra currently amounts to 7.7 Mega Watts (MW). The amount is still far below the potential of solar energy in the province which reaches 17,233 MW. Read more on RRI.

Kompas | South Sumatra Boosts Renewable Energy Amidst Dependence on Fossils

Media Coverage1 March 202486Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the midst of dependence on fossil energy, especially coal, South Sumatra continue to encourage the development of renewable energy to contribute to efforts to achieve the national net zero emissions target by 2060. On the one hand, this is a challenge, especially in preparing for the economic transformation of dependent citizens on fossils. Read more on Kompas.

Kata Data | Rooftop Solar Power for Households will be More Expensive due to New Rules

Media Coverage29 February 2024122Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government has just issued Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 2 of 2024 which regulates rooftop solar power plants. Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dadan Kusdiana, admitted that household consumers will find it difficult to adopt rooftop PTS after the new regulation is issued. Read more on Kata…

Explore South Sumatra Energy: Promoting Renewable Energy in the Land of Sriwijaya

Press Release26 February 2024136Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 26, 2024 - South Sumatra, also nicknamed "Bumi Sriwijaya", is one of the provinces that achieved a regional renewable energy mix target greater than the national target. In 2022, the renewable energy mix in South Sumatra reached 23.85 percent, higher than the national energy mix target of 23 percent by 2025. To encourage…

Liputan6 | AJI Palembang Collaborates with IESR and SIEJ to Form South Sumatra Energy Transition Journalist Network

Media Coverage26 February 2024116Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Palembang together with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Society of Indonesian Environmental Journalists (SIEJ) took the initiative to form the South Sumatra Energy Transition Journalist Network (JTE). Read more on Liputan6.com.

Kompas | Bali Net Zero Emission 2045 Commitment Begins in Nusa Penida

Media Coverage23 February 2024108Views 0Likes 0Comments

The strategy to pursue Bali's target of net zero emissions or NZE 2045 starts from Nusa Penida in Klungkung Regency. Nusa Penida is planned to become an island based on new renewable energy or EBT. Read more on Kompas.