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

Press Release25 July 202315Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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Encouraging the Growth of Renewable Energy Investments in Central Java

Press Release7 July 202335Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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

Event Coverage27 June 202314Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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

Press Release14 June 202317Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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Building Collaboration Between CSOs in ASEAN to Accelerate Energy Transition

Press Release16 May 202323Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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

Press Release24 March 202318Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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

Press Release17 March 202340Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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