Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

ANTARA | Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) Says AZEC Funds Could Potentially Increase to Billions of US Dollars.

Media Coverage19 September 2023103Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMER) mentioned that the amount of funds collected within the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), aimed at implementing energy transition programs, has the potential to significantly increase to reach billions of US dollars. Read more on ANTARA.

Kontan | Be Cautious of Debt Traps, Bambang Brodjonegoro Provides Input for the Implementation of JETP

Media Coverage19 September 2023119Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chairman of the Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF), Bambang Brodjonegoro, stated that Indonesia needs to negotiate with the parties involved in the fair energy transition cooperation scheme (Just Energy Transition Partnership/JETP). This pertains particularly to the funding composition, which is still predominantly in the form of loans because the grant amount is still quite minimal. Read…

Kumparan | Indonesia as an Upper-Middle-Income Country, Former Finance Minister Proposes Shifting Fuel Subsidies to Renewable Energy

Media Coverage19 September 2023160Views 0Likes 0Comments

Former Finance Minister, Bambang Brodjonegoro, stated that fuel subsidies should no longer be implemented because Indonesia is currently classified as an upper-middle-income country. He mentioned that fuel subsidies were an instrument used when Indonesia was still a low-income country. Read more on Kumparan.

ANTARA | IESR Reveals Challenges in Accelerating the Transformation of the Electricity Sector

Media Coverage19 September 2023117Views 0Likes 0Comments

Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, revealed that there are three challenges that Indonesia faces in accelerating the transformation of the electricity sector towards renewable energy. Read more on ANTARA.

Kata Data | Simultaneously Developing LFP, the New Prima Donna of Electric Vehicle Batteries

Media Coverage19 September 2023138Views 0Likes 0Comments

At the beginning of last week, on Monday (11/9), South Korea's leading battery and materials manufacturer, LG Energy Solution, announced its readiness to compete with China in the rechargeable battery market for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) electric vehicles. LG Energy Solution Co.'s Chief Technology Officer, Shin Youngjoon, stated that China's penetration into the rechargeable battery…

Koran Jakarta | Triggering Various Diseases, Air Pollution in Jakarta is Becoming More Concerning

Media Coverage19 September 2023172Views 0Likes 0Comments

Residents in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) areas are urged to be vigilant about the dangers of pollution as it has the potential to cause various diseases. Jakarta itself has consistently been the most polluted city in the world recently due to the presence of coal-fired power plants and uncontrolled motor vehicle…

Warta Ekonomi | Getting More Serious, Here’s the Strategy for Indonesia’s Energy Transition Towards Net Zero Emission

Media Coverage19 September 2023150Views 0Likes 1Comment

Indonesia has outlined a serious plan to achieve the Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2060. The roadmap issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Investment portrays Indonesia's commitment to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more on Warta Ekonomi.

Integration of Larger Renewable Energy Capacities Requires Energy System Reform

Press Release19 September 2023202Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 19, 2023 - The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) are urging Indonesia to reform its electricity system to accommodate the integration of larger capacities of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, also known as variable renewable energy (VRE). This would involve flexible operation of the…

Indonesia’s Commitment to Energy Transition is Impacting Financing Opportunities

Press Release18 September 2023122Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 18, 2023 - An energy transition in the electricity sector that prioritizes equitable principles and is affordable for society requires a combination of strategic factors, long-term commitment, and policies that lead to investment opportunities for the development of renewable energy and technological innovation. This was stated by Deon Arinaldo, Program Manager of Energy…

Transforming the Electricity Sector as a Strategic Step to Accelerate Emission Reduction

Press Release18 September 2023119Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 18, 2023 - The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) are urging Indonesia to accelerate the transformation of the electricity sector. This has been the focal point of discussion at the 2023 Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD), organized by ICEF and IESR in collaboration with the…

Kata Data | JETP Funds Haven’t Been Released, Faisal Basri: Indonesia Is Seen as Not Serious Yet

Media Coverage14 September 2023118Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government has agreed on energy transition funding through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) partnership. Its value is up to US$ 20 billion or approximately Rp 310 trillion, which can be used over the next two to three years. However, up to this point, the funds have not been provided to Indonesia. Read more on…

Kompas | Energy Transition is Highly Complex, Requires Acceleration of Coal-Fired Power Plant Retirement and Integration of Renewable Energy Networks

Media Coverage14 September 2023100Views 0Likes 0Comments

Energy transition is a complex process with significant implications, requiring multi-stakeholder dialogue to anticipate and mitigate the impacts of energy transition in Indonesia. This is the foundation for the Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2023, which will be held on September 18-20, 2023. Read more on Kompas.