Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Facing the Escalation of the Iran-Israel Conflict: Challenges and Solutions for Indonesia’s Energy Stability

Blog25 April 202425Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 24, 2024 - The escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel has created tensions that could destabilize the global economy, including in Indonesia. The significant issues of concern are likely supply disruptions and an increase in oil prices, particularly since the Strait of Hormuz in Iran is a crucial trade route for…

Kompas.com | Renewable Energy Festival 2024, Encouraging People to Lower Emissions

Media Coverage23 April 202415Views 0Likes 0Comments

Renewable energy and environmental think tank, Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), held a Renewable Energy Festival in Tebet, South Jakarta, on Sunday (21/4/2024). Read more on Kompas.com.

Fair Planet | Micro Hydroelectricity Lights Up a West Java Village

Media Coverage22 April 202415Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Gununghalu village community, located in Indonesia's West Bandung Regency in West Java, is an excellent model for renewable energy independence that is applicable worldwide. Read more on Fair Planet.

Renewable Energy Festival: Encouraging Real Action to Lower Emissions

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Fabby Tumiwa, The Executive Director of IESR on Renewable Energy Festival Jakarta, April 21, 2024 - The increase in global temperature due to increased greenhouse gas emissions has an impact on the climate crisis which triggers an increase in the intensity of hydrometeorological disasters. Based on data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the earth's average…

Kata Data | Gas Station Business Prospects After Shell Closed Operations in Medan, Still Attractive?

Media Coverage19 April 202415Views 0Likes 0Comments

Shell Indonesia has closed all of its 9 public filling stations (SPBU) in Medan, North Sumatra. This was done as an implementation of Shell's global strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and focus on EV charging stations. Read more on Kata Data.

Kontan | RI Renewable Energy Investment still Low in Early 2024, Here’s the Cause

Media Coverage17 April 202421Views 0Likes 0Comments

The realization of new renewable energy (NRE) investment at the beginning of this year is projected to remain quiet. The implementation of the General Election (Pemilu) and the absence of an auction of renewable energy plants by PLN are reasons for realizing NRE investment until the first quarter of 2024, which still needs to look…

Media Indonesia | Iran-Israel Conflict, World Crude Oil Prices Could Break US$100 per Barrel

Media Coverage15 April 202422Views 0Likes 0Comments

Executive Director of the Institute of Essential Services Reform (IESR) Fabby Tumiwa explained that around 21% of the world's crude oil is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a strategic strait for Iran and even world trade. The war between Iran and Israel is feared to affect the production and distribution of world…

Media Indonesia | Government Collaborates on Decarbonization to Create Low Emission Cities in Indonesia

Media Coverage12 April 202415Views 0Likes 0Comments

Decarbonizing urban areas is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and creating sustainable regions. This can be achieved through the Paris Agreement, which aims to reach zero carbon emission targets. Read more on Media Indonesia.

Kompas.com | Large Emissions Contribution, Cities Need to be Decarbonized

Media Coverage4 April 202418Views 0Likes 0Comments

According to the Climate Transparency 2022 report, direct and indirect emissions from the urban building sector accounted for 4.6 percent and 24.5 percent of total energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2021, respectively. Read more on Kompas.com.

Building Low-Emission Cities in Indonesia

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Jakarta, April 2 2024 - Urban areas are centers of carbon-intensive activities. High population, dense buildings and intensive energy use contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Transparency 2022 noted that direct and indirect emissions from the building sector in Indonesia accounted for 4.6 per cent and 24.5 per cent of total energy-related carbon dioxide…

Nusa Penida: From Natural Beauty to Energy Independence

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Jakarta, March 28, 2024 - Nusa Penida, a beautiful island in the southeast of Bali, Indonesia, is undergoing extensive transformation to adopt renewable energy sources. With its stunning natural beauty, Nusa Penida will transform into an island that relies entirely on renewable energy sources. Given the challenges posed by global climate change, it is crucial…

Kompas | China Contributes to the Majority of Global Renewable Energy in 2023, Indonesia Contributes to Geothermal Energy

Media Coverage1 April 202412Views 0Likes 0Comments

Renewable energy in the world will grow rapidly throughout 2023 as 473 gigawatts are added to the electricity generation sector or the highest addition in a year in history. Read more on Kompas.