Uliyasi Simanjuntak, Author at IESR

Fostering Courage to Resolve Dilemmas in Indonesia’s Solar Energy Industry Development

Event Coverage26 July 2023126Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 26, 2023 - Indonesia's swift progress in the energy transition hinges upon the nation's ability to cultivate a robust domestic solar energy industry. This imperative message was conveyed by Fabby Tumiwa, the Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), during a compelling discussion at the Indonesia Solar Summit 2023 (26/07).…

Continuous Effort in Paving the Way for Solar Energy in Indonesia

Press Release26 July 2023147Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 26, 2023 - The Indonesia Solar Summit 2023, hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and co-hosted by think tank Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), affirms the commitment to accelerate solar deployment in the country. Solar energy has made it significantly into Indonesia's NZE pathway, projected at 61% of total…

ASEAN Solar Summit 2023 Calls for ASEAN Leadership for Acceleration of Solar Energy in the Southeast Asia

Press Release25 July 202387Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 25, 2023 - Indonesia, as the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) has taken a significant stride towards a sustainable and greener future with the successful inauguration of the ASEAN Solar Summit 2023. This momentous event, organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with the…

Faster Shift from Coal to Clean Electricity can Save around 180,000 Lives in Indonesia

Press Release18 July 2023150Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 18, 2023 - Cancelling new coal power projects and retiring Indonesia’s coal power plants by 2040 can avoid 180,000 deaths from air pollution and health costs of USD 100 billion over the next decades, based on new research titled Health Benefits of Just Energy Transition and Coal Phase-out in Indonesia from…

Encouraging the Growth of Renewable Energy Investments in Central Java

Press Release7 July 2023165Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, July 4, 2023 - Recognizing that renewable energy investments play a crucial role in addressing climate change and achieving the Paris Agreement, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in collaboration with the Government of Central Java Province, held the 'Central Java Renewable Energy Investment Forum 2023' event. This activity is a platform to…

Fairness and Inclusivity Should be the Foundation of Indonesia’s JETP Investment Plan

Event Coverage27 June 202386Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 27, 2023 - Following the signing of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), three countries, namely South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam, promptly initiated actions to implement the agreement and prepared various strategic steps to achieve the goals of JETP in each country. The JETP Convening for Exchange and Learning Session facilitated communication and…

ASEAN Grid Interconnectivity as the Start of Renewable Energy Security in the Region

Press Release14 June 2023112Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 13 June 2023 - To reach energy security sustainably and to face challenges of global climate change, Indonesia’s chairmanship in 2023 needs to be a strong leader in the decarbonization efforts of the energy sector in Southeast Asia. region. Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that Indonesia can further its regional cooperation and…

New Study Finds Cancelling Coal Plants as Cost-Effective Way to Cut Global CO2 Emissions

Press Release30 May 202380Views 0Likes 0Comments

Preventing nine planned Indonesian coal plants would avoid nearly 300 million tons of emissions for less than 80 cents per ton of CO 2 , per IESR analysis supported by The Rockefeller Foundation JAKARTA, INDONESIA | May 30, 2023 ― The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environment think…

Building Collaboration Between CSOs in ASEAN to Accelerate Energy Transition

Press Release16 May 2023123Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 16, 2023 - As the Chair of ASEAN in 2023, Indonesia can engage civil society in enhancing ASEAN's relevance in various aspects aligned with global development challenges. These include increasing ambitions for regional climate targets, developing renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that following the…

Implementation of ASEAN Taxonomy Version 2 Encourages Sustainable Development

Press Release4 May 2023109Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 4, 2023 - The ASEAN Taxonomy Board (ATB) published the second version of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (ATSF v2) in March 2023. This taxonomy acts as a guidance to help classify economic activities, particularly those related to green financing. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes the publication of the…

The Government Needs to Provide a Level of Playing Field for Renewable Energy Development

Press Release24 March 2023117Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 24 March 2023 - Achieving Indonesia Net Zero Emission (NZE) target in 2060 or sooner needs to be escorted by a shift from fossil energy to renewable energy. Unfortunately, renewable energy development in Indonesia is still hindered by uneven competition with subsidized fossil energy. Meanwhile, in various countries, the decline in the price of…

Mitigating the Risk of DME Project Failure by Encouraging the Adoption of Induction Electric Stoves

Press Release17 March 2023199Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 17 March 2023 - The decision by Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APC), a company from the United States, to withdraw from the coal gasification project consortium in Indonesia will affect the plan to substitute Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) with 1.4 million metric tons/year of Dimethyl Ether (DME) results from coal gasification or equivalent…