Encourage Collaborative Efforts Towards Achieving Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045

Bali NZE

Bali, August 30, 2023 – To achieve Bali’s Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 target, the Department of Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources has partnered with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Indonesia, and the Center of Excellence Community-Based Renewable Energy (CORE) at the University of Udayana. Together, they will be hosting the “Bali’s Path to NZE 2045” workshop and the “Bali Job Fair & Education Expo 2023” from August 28 to August 30, 2023.

On August 27, 2023, the Workshop and Job Fair activities kicked off with the Bali Electric Vehicle Fun Touring event. This eco-friendly motorcade activity began at the Ministry of Manpower and Mineral Resources building in Bali. It ended at the Muara Pura Tanah Kilap Reservoir, covering a distance of approximately 10 kilometers.

During the Workshop “Bali’s Path to NZE 2045,” Ida Bagus Setiawan, Head of the Bali Province Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources Office, emphasized the need to continuously maximize the potential for renewable energy development (RED) in Bali.

“In alignment with the action plan for renewable energy development, in 2025 and beyond, Bali will facilitate and plan Bali’s electricity needs by increasing the capacity of renewable energy power generators in Bali,” stated Ida Bagus Setiawan during his presentation at the Ministry of Manpower and Mineral Resources building in Bali.

Marlistya Citraningrum, Manager of Sustainable Energy Access at IESR, highlighted that Bali currently has a low-carbon development plan with an environmental perspective guided by Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali principles. Various regulations targeting decarbonization have also been implemented.

“In the low-carbon development plan for Bali, there is a need for a roadmap for decarbonizing the electricity system in Bali. This aligns with the Tri Hita Karana principles supporting Bali’s progress towards low emissions. To achieve this, IESR has undertaken several active strategic efforts, such as identifying the potential for solar power generation in Bali, mapping and analyzing electricity consumption behavior patterns of potential rooftop solar power users, and conducting an analysis of the electrical system on Nusa Penida Island in collaboration with the CORE Udayana team,” explained Citra.

IESR is committed to supporting the achievement of Bali NZE 2045 and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Development of Bali NZE 2045 with the Bali Provincial Government on August 5. Furthermore, after the Workshop and Bali Job Fair series of events, IESR also signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) outlining the Roadmap for Bali NZE 2045 with the Ministry of Manpower and Mineral Resources of Bali Province (Disnaker ESDM) on August 30.

Prof. Ida Ayu Dwi Giriantari, Chair of CORE Udayana, emphasized that all segments of society must collectively support and monitor Bali’s progress towards achieving low carbon emissions by 2045 as a shared responsibility and role.

IESR in KemBali Becik: The Role of Rooftop Solar PV Adoption in Bali’s Tourism Business

Bali, July 21, 2023 – As part of the joint effort and commitment towards a clean Bali, post-pandemic economic recovery, and addressing the challenges of the climate crisis, Purpose Climate Lab presents KemBali Becik as one of the solutions for recovery. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is also participating in the KemBali Becik Campaign in 2023, held in Ketewel Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency, Bali on Friday, July 21, 2023. The event carries the theme “Stand out in the market by standing up for sustainability.”

KemBali Becik serves as a collaborative platform involving various sectors in Bali, with the word “Kembali” meaning “return” in Indonesian, and “becik” translating to “good” in Balinese. KemBali Becik aims to engage the Government, businesses, and the Balinese community as drivers of economic decarbonization, particularly by implementing climate solutions in the tourism industry. During this event, an assessment and capacity building session are conducted for tourism businesses registered on KemBali Becik’s green page. The capacity building aims to assist these businesses in implementing concrete actions to ensure their sustainability in terms of food waste, energy, and transportation.

In her opening speech, Michelle Winowatan, Strategy Manager at PCL, emphasizes the importance of embracing sustainability to support the progress of Bali’s business and tourism sector.

“By mobilizing the tourism businesses and raising awareness among tourists to participate in supporting green recovery efforts in the tourism sector, we can build a collective force to decarbonize the economy and realize an environmentally friendly and economically resilient Bali,” says Michelle.

Alvin Putra Sisdwinugraha, Researcher of Power Systems and Renewable Energy at IESR, hopes that the event’s attendees, mostly business stakeholders, will increasingly recognize and understand the significance of sustainable, eco-friendly energy in influencing various aspects of long-term business sustainability.

“Climate solutions are integral to the business sector. Besides being profitable, businesses must also be sustainable to attract ESG-based (environment, social, and government) investments in clean energy. From an energy perspective, adopting rooftop solar PV (PLTS) is one of the long-term solutions, offering benefits in terms of electricity consumption cost savings, as many PLTS providers offer cheaper rates compared to PLN’s electricity prices. Practicing sustainability can also attract investor investments in local Bali businesses,” mentioned Alvin.

On this occasion, IESR introduces the Solar Hub platform for business stakeholders who wish to learn more about rooftop solar PV. Many have tried this platform, and some have expressed interest in installing rooftop solar PV.

“I hope that over time, more people will be interested in adopting rooftop solar PV as one of the measures to reduce emissions and utilize renewable energy in Bali’s business sector,” says Alvin.