Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Civil Society Coalition: New Energy Sector Rules Set Back Energy Transition Commitment

Press Release8 March 20248Views 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 20245Views 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 20244Views 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 20248Views 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 20246Views 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.

Kata Data | Rooftop Solar Power for Households will be More Expensive due to New Rules

Media Coverage29 February 20249Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government has just issued Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 2 of 2024 which regulates rooftop solar power plants. Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dadan Kusdiana, admitted that household consumers will find it difficult to adopt rooftop PTS after the new regulation is issued. Read more on Kata…

Explore South Sumatra Energy: Promoting Renewable Energy in the Land of Sriwijaya

Press Release26 February 20249Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 26, 2024 - South Sumatra, also nicknamed "Bumi Sriwijaya", is one of the provinces that achieved a regional renewable energy mix target greater than the national target. In 2022, the renewable energy mix in South Sumatra reached 23.85 percent, higher than the national energy mix target of 23 percent by 2025. To encourage…

Liputan6 | AJI Palembang Collaborates with IESR and SIEJ to Form South Sumatra Energy Transition Journalist Network

Media Coverage26 February 20246Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Palembang together with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Society of Indonesian Environmental Journalists (SIEJ) took the initiative to form the South Sumatra Energy Transition Journalist Network (JTE). Read more on Liputan6.com.

Kompas | Bali Net Zero Emission 2045 Commitment Begins in Nusa Penida

Media Coverage23 February 20246Views 0Likes 0Comments

The strategy to pursue Bali's target of net zero emissions or NZE 2045 starts from Nusa Penida in Klungkung Regency. Nusa Penida is planned to become an island based on new renewable energy or EBT. Read more on Kompas.

MEMR Regulation No. 2/2024 Limits Public Participation to Support Energy Transition through Rooftop Solar PV

Press Release23 February 202429Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 23, 2024 - The Indonesian government has officially issued Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) Regulation No. 2 of 2024 concerning Rooftop Solar Power Plants Connected to the Electricity Network of Holders of Electricity Supply Business License for Public Interest, which is a revision of MEMR Regulation No. 26 of 2021. In…

Jakarta Post | Nickel Downstream Industry Needs Greening Strategy

Media Coverage22 February 20248Views 0Likes 0Comments

As Indonesia's mineral processing industry continues to grow, it is crucial for the government to shift to renewable energy and promote less carbon-intensive processes in the domestic nickel downstream industry, so it can attract climate-conscious investors while contributing to the country's climate goals. Read more on Jakarta Post.

Industrial Decarbonization: Indonesia’s Strategy to Reduce Emissions in 5 Key Sectors

Event Coverage21 February 202411Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 15, 2024 - Indonesia, as the largest economic power in Southeast Asia and one of the most populous countries in the world, has a major challenge in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the industrial sector. With a rapidly growing economy, mainly driven by a young workforce, abundant natural resources, and rapid technological…