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Is Indonesia’s Plan on Phasing Its Coal-based Generation Fleet Ambitious Enough?

Blog6 July 2022509Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the early 90s, a blackout was a common phenomenon in Indonesia. Most of the time, it occurred without further notice from the utility company, PLN. It was even worse for those living outside Java and Sumatra islands. Having been born and bred in Kalimantan, I have witnessed this within the neighbourhood close to where…

Redefining Energy Access in Indonesia

Blog1 July 2022780Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 16 June 2022 - Energy is a primary necessity for all people. By having proper access to energy, people get the opportunity to improve their quality of life through education, social gathering, and even economic activity. Realizing its impact on human civilization, it needs serious attention, particularly in terms of its measurement and monitoring.…

Financial Support for the Energy Transition in the Residential Sector

Blog14 June 2022414Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 9, 2022 - The potential for the use of rooftop PV in the residential sector is one of the largest in accelerating the energy transition and achieving Indonesia's renewable energy mix target. Appropriate policy instruments and attractive financial support are some of the supporting factors in encouraging the massive adoption of rooftop solar…

Striving an Early Literacy on Energy Transition

Blog, Event Coverage14 June 2022417Views 0Likes 0Comments

South Tangerang, May 23rd, 2022 - The energy transition is a global agenda whose impact will be felt in the medium-long term. Conducting research, agreement, and policy formulation are various efforts to urge stakeholders to take action in the “present days” that are expected to have an impact on the near future. Of course, in…

Indonesia Needs not only Energy Transition, but The Accelerated One

Blog6 June 2022869Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 31, 2022 - The geopolitical conflicts that have occurred in the last few months have affected a number of global situations, one of which is the condition of energy supply. European Union countries that feel the impact of the disruption in energy supply have begun to look for various alternatives, both in the…

The use of CCS needs careful consideration

Blog1 June 2022877Views 0Likes 0Comments

Author : Aditya Perdana Putra Purnomo (Research team intern 2022) Editor: Pamela Simamora The use of fossil fuels since the beginning of the industrial revolution has been shown to increase anthropogenic 1 carbon dioxide emissions that are responsible for an upsurge in the earth's surface temperature by 1.07 °C from 1850 to 1990.The…

South Korea Supports Indonesia to Reach Its Renewable Energy Target

Blog24 May 2022911Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 19 May 2022 Renewable energy is seen as a quick win to secure a global temperature rise of no more than 2 degrees Celsius, according to the Paris Agreement. Indonesia whose emission reduction targets 29% on self-effort and 41% by international assistance by 2030 is actively seeking a more effective way to secure its…

Climate Emergency Should be the Main Consideration of Energy Policy

Blog28 April 2022429Views 0Likes 0Comments

The race to address climate change is getting tighter and more challenging. Each country is demanded to revisit its energy policy on time basis and align it with the Paris Agreement i.e to limit global temperature to no more than 2 degrees Celsius in 2050. The energy sector, as one of the most polluting sectors,…

Jateng Solar Series – Green Healthcare Forum: Central Java Encourages Solar PV Adoption in Health Facilities

Blog, Event Coverage26 April 2022541Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 26 April 2022- The Ministry of Health through The Directorate of Health Service Facilities, Directorate General of Health Services has issued Guidelines for Environmentally Friendly Hospitals (Green Hospitals) in Indonesia in 2018. Central Java has a high potential power output for solar energy. To that end, the development of policies, benefits, and financing schemes…

Boosting Confidence for Solar Investors in Indonesia

Blog8 April 2022465Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 7 April 2022 - Located on the equator, Indonesia is blessed with abundant yet (unfortunately) untapped solar energy potentials. The Institute for Essentials Services Reform’s study titled, “Beyond 207 Gigawatts: Unleashing Indonesia’s Solar Potential” shows that based on land suitability there are 3 - 20 TWp solar potentials that may generate power up to…

Sticks with Biofuel Policy

Blog8 April 2022532Views 0Likes 0Comments

In recent years, the government has been aggressively encouraging the use of biofuel as one of the main alternatives to fuel oil. However, many constraints and impacts on the economic, social, and environmental side arise in this biofuel use program. The world’s biggest palm oil producer, and exporter, Indonesia, will push ahead with its ambitious…

Russia’s Invasion May Affect Energy Transition in ASEAN

Blog6 April 2022659Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 5 April 2022 - Russia's invasion of Ukraine for the past month has been steering up the global reaction, especially on energy security issues. Russia is known for its oil and gas global exporter, with the invasion going on, global leaders are taking stands in giving sanctions not to buy gas from Russia. Is…