The Power of Meaningful Small Actions and Community Engagement in the Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 13, 2024 - Community involvement, including vulnerable groups, must be a significant aspect of implementing the just or equitable transition. It must be accompanied by a proper understanding of the just transition to mobilize community support and participation. Various methods of raising public awareness about the energy transition can be done, from developing…

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Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out.  Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

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Synergy and Mobilization of Support to Realize Nusa Penida 100 Percent Renewable Energy 2030

Jakarta, September 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Bali Provincial Government have committed to supporting the Bali Net-Zero Emission 2045 initiative in 2023. In 2024, they have started the Nusa Penida 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 initiative by finalizing an integrated roadmap to achieve the target.  Synergy and…

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IESR Recommendations for an Ambitious, Fair, Credible, and Transparent SNDC

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) has submitted an initial draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) or Second NDC document at a public consultation (08/20/2024). Looking at the SNDC draft, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that Indonesia's climate target has not shown the most…

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A Story from Shanxi: The Ambition to Master Renewable Energy Technology

One of the solar-powered benches at LVG Zero Carbon. Taiyuan, China, August 1, 2024- In front of a building labeled "LVG Zero Carbon," rows of solar energy technology applications are displayed. These various applications, which are prototypes or models, represent the future tools that will help realize zero-carbon cities and homes in Shanxi, China. Solar-powered seating…

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Direktur Eksekutif IESR, Fabby Tumiwa, pada Webinar “Road to Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD): Menakar Kesiapan Sumber Daya Manusia Indonesia dalam Proses Transisi Energi”

Road to IETD 2024: Strategies to Prepare Highly Competitive Human Resources in the Energy Transition Era

Jakarta, 27 August 2024 - Decarbonization of the energy system towards net zero emission (NZE) in line with the Paris Agreement to limit the earth's temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius will create extensive employment and job opportunities, particularly for the younger generation. Based on the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) study titled “ Deep…

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A Story from Shanxi: Renewable Energy Industry Evolution

The application of solar power plants with reflectors at Shanxi Shuangliang Renewable Energy Industry Group Taiyuan, China, 31 July 2024 - The sun shone brightly on the second day of developments in the energy transition within China's largest coal-producing province, Shanxi. The Indonesian delegation, consisting of representatives from the provincial governments of East Kalimantan and…

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Direktur Eksekutif Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa pada Pojok Energi

Optimization of TKDN Rules to Encourage the Growth of the Local PLTS Industry

Jakarta, August 22, 2024 - The government has just updated two regulations regarding the level of local content requirements (TKDN). The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has issued Permen of ESDM No. 11/2024 on the Use of Domestic Products for Electricity Infrastructure Development. This regulation contains Local Content Requirement relaxation (TKDN) for renewable…

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Indonesia Solar Summit 2024: Formulating Concrete Steps to Strengthen the Domestic Solar Industry

Jakarta, August 21, 2024 - Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, today highlighted the importance of enhancing Indonesia’s domestic solar energy supply chain and the country’s human capital in its clean energy pathway to address the global climate crisis. He made the statement at the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2024). “The…

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Leadership Change at MEMR Expected to Accelerate Energy Transition

Jakarta, August 19, 2024 - President Joko Widodo inaugurated Bahlil Lahadalia as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) for the remainder of the 2019-2024 term, replacing Arifin Tasrif at the State Palace, Monday (19/8/2024). The Institute Essential for Services Reform (IESR) congratulates Bahlil Lahadalia on his inauguration as the new Minister of Energy and…

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