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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Direktur Eksekutif IESR, Fabby Tumiwa

Efforts to Increase Industrial Competitiveness through Industrial Decarbonization Action

Direktur Eksekutif IESR, Fabby Tumiwa Jakarta, August 8, 2024 - Industrial sector emissions in Indonesia continued to increase in 2011-2022. In 2022, industrial sector emissions reached more than 400 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from energy use, production processes, feedstock use, and waste. The use of fossil energy to generate heat in industrial processes and…

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Learning from Shanxi in Embarking on Energy Transition

Wira A. Swadana, Green Economy Program Manager of IESR, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote low-carbon energy development and collaboration in energy transition, carbon neutrality, and energy revolution (01/08/2024).Taiyuan, 2nd August 2024 - South Sumatra and East Kalimantan, Indonesia’s two largest coal-producing regions, are set to be significantly impacted by the global shift…

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Youth Climate Conference 2024: Young People Voice the Urgency of a Just Energy Transition

Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director of Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) Jakarta, July 29, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), together with the Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia Project, encourages young people to voice the urgency for Indonesia to take an active role in climate action and an equitable…

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Formulating Clarity of Definitions and Indicators of an Just Transition in Indonesia

Jakarta, July 25, 2024—The shift from fossil energy to renewable energy, or energy transition, will affect people's lives in Indonesia. To mitigate the impact of the energy transition, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) emphasizes the importance of clear definitions and indicators of just energy transition appropriate to the Indonesian context. The clarity of…

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