Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Warta Ekonomi | IESR Estimates That 5 GW of Coal-Fired Power Plants Will Not Be Able to Recieve Funding from China

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Indonesia needs to anticipate the changing times in the coal industry, which is showing a global declining trend. In a seminar titled "Sunset of Coal-Fired Power Plants and the Coal Industry," Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), conveyed that coal is currently experiencing a significant decline. Read more on Warta…

Fairplanet | Inside Jakarta’s Polution Solution

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Cindy Silviana, 35, takes the TransJakarta Bus from her home to her office on a daily basis. She has been doing so for the past 20 years to avoid the cumbersome traffic and progressively worsening air pollution in the city. She also used to go for a morning walk before heading to work, but now…

Tempo | IESR Estimates Coal Demand in Indonesia Will Decline by Up to 20 Percent after 2030

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The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) predicts a decrease in coal demand in Indonesia after 2030. In fact, the decline is estimated to reach 15-20 percent. Read more on Tempo.

Tempo | Carbon Market Officially Launches, Economists Highlight These 5 Things.

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Carbon trading through the carbon market was officially launched on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Bhima Yudhistira, the Executive Director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios), has provided some notes that should be considered to ensure that the carbon market can effectively reduce emissions. Read more on Tempo.

Kompas | Coal Business Has Minimal Multiplier Effects

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The government is currently preparing plans to reduce coal production and consumption. Domestic and export demand is expected to decline in the next few years. Economic transformation around coal mining needs to be pursued, especially since this sector does not produce a large multiplier effect. Read more on Kompas.

Tempo | IESR: Indonesia Needs to Learn from Denmark, Australia, and the USA in Energy Transition.

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Program Manager for Sustainable Energy Access at the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Marlistya Citraningrum, stated that Indonesia needs to learn from the experiences of several countries in energy transition. These countries include Denmark, Australia, and the United States, which already have islands with 100 percent renewable energy. Read more on Tempo.

Warta Ekonomi | Ensuring the Effectiveness of Renewable Energy Project Procurement

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Standardizing the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) is one way to expedite negotiations for renewable energy projects and avoid potential legal violations. This is one of the topics discussed during the Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2023. Read more on Warta Ekonomi.

Kata Data | Carbon Credits Could Be an Opportunity to Help Finance Indonesia’s Energy Transition

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Carbon credits could be a solution to finance Indonesia's energy transition. This financing becomes increasingly attractive with the significant growth in the carbon market. Read more on Kata Data.

Kontan | The Geothermal Auction System Will Be Updated, Here Are the Key Points

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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) will improve the geothermal auction system to attract business interest. Read more on Kontan.

Kata Data | Geothermal Power Capacity Growth Is Still Limited, Here Are the Challenges

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Geothermal business owners reveal that up to this point, the growth of installed capacity for geothermal power plants in Indonesia is still slow, reaching only 40 megawatts (MW) per year. There are several challenges that are considered to hinder the addition of this clean energy capacity. Read more on Kata Data.

Conquering Waste and Environmental Problems: The Role of Business and Sustainable Solutions

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Jakarta, September 27, 2023 - There has been a growing focus on environmental problems, with one of the most pressing issues being waste management. Based on data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), the national waste stock reached 21.1 million tons in 2022. Of the total national waste production, 65.71% (13.9 million tons)…

Kontan | Larger Integration Renewable Energy Capacities is Considered to Require System Reformation

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The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) urge Indonesia to reform its electricity system capable of integrating renewable energy, especially solar and wind, known as Variable Renewable Energy (VRE), with larger capacities through the operation of a flexible electricity system, strengthening VRE forecasting capabilities, and revitalizing network infrastructure. Read…