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Encouraging the Elected Government to Accelerate the Energy Transition

Blog19 July 202420Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 19 July 2024 - Amidst the dominance of coal as the primary energy source, encouraging renewable energy is becoming increasingly crucial for environmental sustainability and future energy security. According to a Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) report, coal still dominates Indonesia's energy mix. By 2023, the coal mix in national primary energy…

Industrial Decarbonization: Anticipating Soaring Emissions and Achieving a Sustainable Economy

Blog28 June 202486Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, June 26, 2024 - The industrial sector is one of the largest consumers of fossil energy and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For this reason, decarbonization of this sector is crucial. This was revealed by Farid Wijaya, Senior Analyst, Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) at the Dissemination and Publication and…

Driving the Energy Transition Through Research

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Jakarta, June 24, 2024 - The energy transition towards using more environmentally friendly energy resources is a significant challenge faced by many countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Research is vital for understanding, planning, and implementing the necessary changes in this endeavor. This was revealed by Faris Adnan Padhilah, Research Coordinator of the Management Section for Energy…

Impact of Climate Change on Farmer Community

Blog25 June 202435Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, 24 June 2024 - Central Java Province experienced 629 disasters in 2023, these disasters are dominated by forest and land fires, extreme weather, landslides and floods . Rising earth temperatures and climate change are believed to be one of the causes of this phenomenon. Concern about this situation was expressed by the Head…

Renewable Energy Technology Innovation Accelerates the Energy Transition

Blog18 June 202432Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 15 June 2024 - Energy transition is a process of changing the energy system that requires more than one phase and must involve various actors. The energy transition will also have a number of socio-economic impacts for residents in areas or provinces whose economies are supported by the mining sector or fossil industry. Currently,…

Coal Domination in Indonesia, What are the Opportunities for Sustainable Energy?

Blog14 June 202430Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 14, 2024 - Coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) still dominate the energy industry in Indonesia. According to data from the National Energy Council (DEN), 2023, the energy mix comprised approximately 40.46% coal, 30.18% petroleum, 16.28% natural gas, and 13.09% renewable energy. This information was presented by Raden Raditya Yudha Wiranegara, Research Manager at the…

Electric Vehicles Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Transportation Sector

Blog7 June 202474Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 7, 2024 - The Government should take more robust measures to promote the reduction of carbon emissions in the land transportation sector. Transportation is one of Indonesia's significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources. This was revealed by Faris Adnan Padhilah, Research Coordinator of the Energy Demand Management Section, Institute for Essential Services Reform…

Encouraging Palembang to Become a Green City

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Palembang, June 3, 2024- Palembang, the capital city of South Sumatra Province, needs to transform into a green city to anticipate the impact of the ongoing climate crisis. With a growing population and rapid urbanization, the environmental challenges in Palembang are increasingly complex. One step in encouraging green cities in Indonesia is utilizing renewable energy.…

Anticipating Fossil Energy Stranded Assets

Blog31 May 202434Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 31, 2024 - In the face of the climate crisis, the world is increasingly advocating for using renewable energy and pushing for reducing fossil fuel development and usage, particularly coal-fired power plants, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. As a result, stakeholders must be prepared for the possibility of stranded assets in…

Preparing for the Energy Transition in South Sumatra

Blog29 May 202430Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, May 29, 2024 - The climate crisis has increased natural disasters, including floods, droughts, and more frequent extreme weather. Addressing the root cause, dependence on fossil fuels, particularly coal, is essential to mitigating these disasters. According to an IEA study, over 95% of global coal consumption occurs in countries committed to reducing emissions. Marlistya…

Indonesia Faces Hot Temperature: Health Threats and the Urgency of Climate Crisis Mitigation

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Indonesia Faces Hot Temperature. Dok Freepik Jakarta, May 22, 2024 - Indonesia recently experienced a hot air phenomenon. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) confirmed this was not a heatwave. However, Climate Action Tracker (CAT) data shows that current policies worldwide will lead to a warming of around 2.7°C above pre-industrial levels. This underscores the…

Economic Transformation of Paser Regency Towards Renewable Energy: Adaptation and Sustainability Solution

Blog8 May 202434Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fabby Tumiwa, Direktur Eksekutif Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Paser, May 8, 2024 -Indonesia is trying to reinforce its commitment to renewable energy development to achieve its net-zero emission targets by 2060 or even earlier. These efforts are part of the global initiative to tackle climate change and are expected to significantly impact the coal…