Uliyasi Simanjuntak, Author at IESR

IETD 2025: Three Key Recommendations for Achieving an Impactful Energy Transition

Press Release9 October 2025271Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 8, 2025 - Indonesia has developed a roadmap for its electricity sector energy transition to achieve the net zero emissions (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, as stipulated in Ministerial Regulation No. 10/2025. The push to develop an energy transition roadmap was also echoed by the Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the…

Overcoming Energy Transition Barriers with Renewable Energy Procurement Process Reform

Press Release7 October 2025491Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 7, 2025 – The Government of Indonesia has set a total renewable energy capacity addition target in the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) 2025-2060 of 269 GW, or an addition of approximately 10.1 GW per year for the next 35 years. To support the RUKN, PLN (State Electricity Company) issued the Electricity Supply…

Energy Transition as a New Engine of Economic Growth

Press Release6 October 2025481Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 6, 2025 – President Prabowo’s ambition to achieve 8% economic growth and realize the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision can be pursued through accelerated energy transition. In addition to fulfilling Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, keeping global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, the transition also opens opportunities for investment and…

President’s Optimism for Faster NZE Achievement Should Be Reflected in National Emission Reduction Targets

Press Release24 September 2025722Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 24, 2025 - In his speech at the UN General Assembly (23/9/2025), Presiden Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. He even conveyed optimism that Indonesia could reach the NZE target much earlier. The President outlined several strategies to…

Surabaya Becomes a Pilot City for Low-Emission Buildings

Event Coverage19 September 2025444Views 0Likes 0Comments

Surabaya, September 19, 2025 — The Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE), has designated Surabaya as a pilot city to accelerate emission reductions in the building sector. To launch a series…

Central Java’s Commitment to a Low-Emission Industry

Press Release18 September 2025593Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 15, 2025 - The industrial sector is one of the main drivers of Indonesia's economy and the third-largest contributor to emissions after power generation and transportation. In 2024, industrial emissions in Indonesia reached 452 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Amid global market trends demanding low-carbon products and services, Indonesia’s industrial sector must…

Building Indonesia’s Green Hydrogen Production and Market

Press Release15 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 15, 2025 – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that green hydrogen can significantly contribute to global emission reduction and decarbonization efforts. Hydrogen has the potential to replace fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as transportation, iron and steel manufacturing, petrochemicals, and energy storage. Furthermore, green hydrogen can enhance energy security…

Indonesia Solar Summit 2025: Integrating Economy and Energy Equity

Press Release12 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 11, 2025 - The impact of solar energy goes beyond providing access to electricity. It also fosters equity by enabling community participation in reducing emissions, driving the growth of new economies, and serving as a strategic solution to achieve climate goals. This vision underpins the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2025 (9/11/2025) in Jakarta,…

Promoting Energy Management Practices in Government Buildings

Event Coverage27 August 2025824Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 28, 2025 - Implementing energy management in government buildings is essential to advancing energy conservation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, understanding and expertise in applying energy management practices among civil servants remain limited. To address this, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), through the Sustainable Energy Transition Indonesia (SETI) project, organized…

Indonesian Government Prepares Roadmap for Clean Net-Zero Industry by 2050

Press Release26 August 20253KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Jakarta, August 22, 2025 - Indonesia is committed to achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2060 or sooner. To do so, economic growth must align with climate commitments. In 2023, the industrial sector contributed 34% of national emissions. At the same time, this sector also drives the economy, contributing 18.9% to the Gross Domestic…

Indonesia Must Seriously Develop an Integrated Solar Industry

Press Release5 August 20252KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Jakarta, August 5, 2025 - The 2025–2060 National Energy Policy targets increasing demand for solar power plants, reaching up to 108.7 GW by 2060. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the utilization of renewable energy, particularly solar energy, is a strategic step toward achieving energy independence, starting from rural areas. Similarly,…

Emissions Reduction as a Prime Foundation for Becoming a Developed Country

Event Coverage29 July 2025670Views 1Like 0Comments

Jakarta, July 26, 2025- “If Indonesia wants its economy to grow above six percent, then we must integrate emissions reduction efforts with the use of renewable energy. It’s as simple as that,” emphasized Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), at the seminar “Finding Balance Between Resilience and…