Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Kompas | Indonesia’s Climate Action Values Still Poor

Media Coverage2 February 20247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Climate actions and policies to reduce emissions in Indonesia are categorized as very insufficient or critically insufficient. This means that the government's efforts to reduce global warming are still far from sufficient. There is a large gap between current policies and the emission levels agreed to in the 2015 Paris Agreement, namely 1.5 degrees Celsius. Read…

Exploring the Benefits of Renewable Energy in Tanah Pasundan

Event Coverage2 February 20249Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bandung, January 24, 2024 - Renewable energy promotes sustainability and minimizes environmental impacts. In West Java, Indonesia, there is a growing focus on increasing the usage of renewable energy. According to the Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM) of West Java Province, the region has a renewable energy potential of 192 GW (gigawatts). The West…

Water Drives Coffee Production in Tangsi Jaya Hamlet

Event Coverage2 February 20249Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bandung, January 24, 2024 - A relaxed atmosphere and raindrops soaking the ground welcomed the Jelajah Energi West Java team when they arrived at the Gunung Halu Microhydro Power Plant (PLTMH). The winding journey, which took about 3-4 hours from Purwakarta, brought the team to a location that embodies innovation and empowerment of the local…

Media Indonesia | Review the Discourse on Revising the Renewable Energy Target

Media Coverage1 February 20247Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government's plan to revise the renewable energy target from 23% to 17-19% by 2025 is considered inappropriate. The Civil Society Coalition for Energy urges the government to evaluate the causes of failure to achieve the target. Read more on Media Indonesia.

Kontan | Draft Government Regulation on National Energy Policy (RPP KEN) Will Equalize the Use of Nuclear Plants with New Renewable Energy

Media Coverage31 January 20247Views 0Likes 0Comments

The National Energy Council (DEN) is working on updating Government Regulation (PP) No. 79/2014 on the National Energy Policy (KEN) with a new draft policy that is being discussed with the DPR. DEN schedules the KEN Draft Government Regulation (RPP) to be completed by June 2024. Read more on Kontan.

KBR | Advantages of Combining Floating Solar Power Plant and Hydropower like in Cirata

Media Coverage30 January 20249Views 0Likes 0Comments

Combining solar and hydropower plants in one area can stabilize the electricity supply. Such is the case in Cirata's floating solar and hydropower plant. Read more on KBR.

Kompas | Former Coal Mining Land Has Economic Potential

Media Coverage29 January 20246Views 0Likes 0Comments

The private sector is considered to have an important role in maintaining the economic stability of communities in areas affected by coal mining retirement. The vision of people who have been dependent on coal mining activities needs to be expanded so that the economic transition runs smoothly. Read more on Kompas.

BBC Indonesia | Issues Missed in the Vice Presidential Debate – Why is Renewable Energy Development Stagnating and Indonesia still Reluctant to ‘Kill’ Coal-Fired Power Plants?

Media Coverage26 January 202410Views 0Likes 0Comments

The vice presidential candidate debate on Sunday (21/01) was considered to only be a place to show off jargon without really touching the substance - particularly on energy issues. The event was also considered to lack in-depth discussion about the development of new and renewable energy (EBT) in the midst of big targets to cut…

Lack of Encouragement for Energy Transition Acceleration from the Three Candidates during the Vice Presidential Debate

Blog26 January 20248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, January 23, 2024 - The second vice presidential candidate debate, on Sunday (21/1/2024), raised the issue of sustainable development, natural resources, environment, energy, food, agriculture, indigenous peoples, and villages, drawing public attention. Various attack games and mutual insinuations marred the debate. The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and panelist of the…

Bisnis Indonesia | Unraveling the Polemic of Domestic Component Level (TKDN) for NRE Power Plant Projects

Media Coverage25 January 20247Views 0Likes 0Comments

The clause regarding the fulfillment of Domestic Component Level (TKDN) is considered to be the 'problem' that has caused the stagnation of funding from international financial institutions, at least for 14 new renewable energy (NRE) power plant projects in the country. Read more on Bisnis Indonesia.

Kompas.com | Vice Presidential Candidate Mentioned Renewable Energy, Observer: There Must Be a Target in “Political Will”

Media Coverage24 January 20247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Deon Arinaldo, Manager of the Transformation Energy Program, IESR responds to the issue of renewable energy presented in the vice presidential candidate's vision and mission. Read more on Kompas.com.

The West Java Energy Exploration: Echoing the Spirit of Energy Transition

Press Release23 January 20248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, January 23, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), through the Energy Transition Academy in collaboration with the West Java Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM) and the Society of Renewable Energy University of Indonesia (SRE UI) has been held The West Java Energy Exploration on January 23-26, 2024. The initiative is…