Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Bali NZE 2045: Bali’s Commitment for Sustainable Electricity

Press Release28 August 202311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bali, August 28, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform encourages and supports the commitment of the Provincial Government of Bali to achieving the Bali Net Zero Emissions 2045 initiative. As a crucial part of this initiative, the electricity sector in Bali is being decarbonized, which is a strategic step towards achieving Bali's carbon-neutral…

IESR: Indonesia Must Lead ASEAN Member Countries to Collaborate Towards the Development of Solar Energy in Southeast Asia

Press Release24 August 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 24, 2023 - During the upcoming 41st ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in August 2023 and the 43rd ASEAN Summit in September 2023 , The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) hopes Indonesia, as the chair of ASEAN 2023, to use this opportunity to encourage ASEAN member countries to work together and…

Challenges and Opportunities: Encouraging Equal Access to Electricity in Indonesia

Event Coverage23 August 202316Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - Indonesia, as an archipelagic country with various geographical and demographic conditions, faces complex challenges in realizing equal access to electricity for all its residents. Despite significant progress in the energy sector over the past few years, the national electricity grid still needs to cover many remote and inland areas. In…

Reuters | Indonesia Delays Plan to Invest $20 bln in Energy Transition Funds

Media Coverage22 August 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia has pushed back until later this year plans to announce investments from a fund of $20 billion pledged by rich countries and global lenders to help speed transition to cleaner energy sources, authorities said on Wednesday. Read more on Reuters.

CNN | Waiting for the Target Scenario Coal-Fired Power Plants in 2050

Media Coverage22 August 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

During the Hannover Messe Industrial Exhibition in Germany in April 2023, President Joko Widodo committed in front of a large audience. He promised that all power plants in Indonesia would be replaced with ones fueled by renewable energy by 2050. Read more on CNN.

Electrification Ratio Doesn’t Address the Reliability of Electricity Quality in Indonesia

Press Release22 August 202317Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - The electrification ratio in Indonesia is recorded to have reached 99.63 percent, and the ratio of electrified villages reached 99.79 percent at the end of 2022, based on the 2022 Performance Achievement report and the 2023 Work Plan of the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Subsector. However, the Institute for…

Kata Data | Green Investment Will Create 1.6 Million Jobs in 2045

Media Coverage21 August 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Ministry of National Development Planning estimates that green investment will create 1.66 million jobs annually in 2045. Read more on Kata Data.

Handling Air Pollution in Jakarta: The Role of Coal Power Plants Intervention Towards Early Retirement

Event Coverage21 August 202317Views 0Likes 0Comments

Air pollution remains a problem in various regions. Although awareness of air pollution has increased, the urgency to find a solution has yet to become a priority. The impact is significant for everyone, including children as the most vulnerable group. Co-founder of Nafas, Piotr Jakubowski, explained air pollution is significantly higher in the dry season…

Indonesia Needs to Increase its Efforts to Transition Towards Green Economy to Achieve NZE

Press Release18 August 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 18 August 2023 - The President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Joko Widodo (Jokowi), in his state address for the 78th Indonesian Independence Day, which also served as an introduction to the 2024 state budget bill and 2024 financial note stated that the 2024 state budget is directed toward accelerating economic transformation that…

Kata Data | ASEAN Has the Potential to Become a Solar Panel Manufacturing Center

Media Coverage18 August 20235Views 0Likes 0Comments

IESR urges the Indonesian government to address the solar energy supply chain during the upcoming ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM). Read more on Kata Data.

VOA | Seducing Tesla by Keeping Red and White Priority

Media Coverage16 August 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

As one of the initiators of electric cars to accelerate the world's transition to renewable energy, the automotive and energy company Tesla, which earned revenues of USD 81.5 billion last year, has always been a bone of contention. Read more on VOA.

CASE IESR: Indonesia Needs to Encourage Stronger Commitment from ASEAN Countries to Reducing GHG Emissions in the Region

Press Release15 August 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 15 August 2023 Holding the Chair of ASEAN in 2023 and possessing significant economic influence within the ASEAN region, Indonesia can foster a joint agreement among other ASEAN member countries to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, Indonesia can mobilize support from other countries as…