Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Encouraging the Decarbonization of MSMEs in Indonesia

Press Release14 March 2024346Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 14, 2024 - Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have become one of the important pillars of the Indonesian economy. Based on data from the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (Kemenkop), the MSME sector contributed to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 60.5 percent and contributed to employment reaching 97…

SCMP | Is Southeast Asia Set for a Green Energy Revolution Powered by Small Solar Panels and EVs?

Media Coverage14 March 2024135Views 0Likes 0Comments

The push for renewable energy typically conjures images of vast solar farms and towering wind turbines, but the real game-changer in the battle against climate change in Southeast Asia could be the small-scale, distributed energy resources (DER) like rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles . Read more on SCMP.

Kata Data | Civil Society Coalition: 3 Rules Set Back Energy Transition Commitments

Media Coverage12 March 2024173Views 0Likes 0Comments

Program Manager of Energy Transformation, Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Deon Arinaldo said that the draft KEN RPP makes Indonesia only reach peak emissions in 2035. This is seven to ten years later than the need to limit the global average temperature rise to below 1.5°C according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…

Tempo | When Energy Subsidies Support the Free Lunch Budget

Media Coverage11 March 2024114Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government opens the option of diverting energy subsidies to free lunches. Threatening poor households. Read more on Tempo.

Navigating Water Illuminates the Plains of Sriwijaya

Event Coverage8 March 2024200Views 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 2024180Views 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 2024135Views 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 2024104Views 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 2024141Views 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 2024153Views 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 2024112Views 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 2024111Views 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.