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Defining Just and Ensuring JETP Commitment

Blog4 May 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 18 April 2023 - Addressing the climate change issue needs not only commitment but it requires a huge amount of resources. Financing has become one of the biggest challenges for countries like Indonesia which rely on coal plants and need to transform them into renewable-based power generation to cut emissions from the power sector.…

The Limited Option of Clean Energy for Remote Area Residents

Blog18 April 202311Views 0Likes 0Comments

Consumers can choose cleaner energy sources, but what if the choice is minimal? Or even none at all? The government's commitment to promoting renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia dates back several years. Furthermore, the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius makes the Indonesian government more…

Solar Energy Plays Key Role in Energy Transition of Power System

Blog17 April 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 15, 2023 - A careful planning strategy is essential to encourage the use of solar energy in the electricity system. The Government of Indonesia and PLN (the national power utility) released the new Electricity Business Plan (RUPTL) 2021-2030, which sets out Indonesia’s future power capacity by increasing the number of New Renewable Energy…

Strengthening Indonesia’s Role in ASEAN Through the Energy Transition

Blog12 April 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 11 April 2023 - Indonesia's leadership at the international level continues. After being considered successful in becoming the leader of the G20 countries in 2022, in 2023 Indonesia is entrusted with becoming the chairman of ASEAN. As a country with the largest population, economy and energy demand in the ASEAN region, Indonesia has an…

A Privilege That Should Not be One

Blog5 April 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

That night, I was sleeping. A furry creature suddenly jumped onto the bed and landed on my feet. I almost screamed until it meowed slightly – when my eyes got used to the total darkness in the room, I finally managed to see the homeowner’s fat tabby cat. It was a night I spent in…

Incentives to Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption

Blog5 April 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

5 April 2023 - Electric vehicle subsidies have recently become an interesting topic on social media. Some consider this policy as a mismatch, but others argue that electric vehicles will help the energy transition process. In the Ruang Publik KBR event which was held online on March 20 2023, Ilham R.F. Surya, IESR Environmental Policy…

Awaiting the Decision of WTO Appeal Against The Trade Lawsuit between Indonesia and the European Union

Blog3 April 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 3, 2023 - The process of submitting an appeal by Indonesia against the World Trade Organization (WTO) decision regarding the nickel ore export ban is ongoing. The government introduced an appeal against the WTO decision on December 8, 2022, stating that the export ban and downstream nickel policy violated international trade rules. However,…

Electric Vehicles to Support Decarbonization of Transport

Blog28 March 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 28 March 2023 - The energy transition process requires great efforts from all sectors, including the transportation sector. Transport decarbonization then becomes a practical and affordable way for individuals to cut carbon emissions. One way to do this is by using an electric vehicle. In an interview with Saya Pilih Bumi at IIMS last…

China’s Belt and Road Initiative Opportunities in Accelerating the Energy Transition in Indonesia

Blog27 March 20237Views 0Likes 1Comment

Beijing, March 27, 2023 - The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, highlighted that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) allowed China to play a role in accelerating the energy transition in Indonesia. He mentioned this as a guest speaker promoting green and low carbon transition in BRI participating…

Don’t Hinder People’s Willingness to Use Clean Energy

Blog24 March 20237Views 0Likes 1Comment

Jakarta, 21 March 2023 - As one of the countries that participated in ratifying the Paris agreement in 2015, Indonesia is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, ahead of the G20 Summit, Indonesia will renew its emission reduction commitment in the Enhanced NDC which targets Indonesia's own emission reduction of 31.89% in…

Grasp the Knowledge of Regulations for Using Solar Rooftops for Renewable Energy Needs

Blog21 March 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 21, 2023 - Currently, the use of rooftop solar power plants is being encouraged because it is believed to be able to meet future energy needs. As a mainstay of pursuing a 23% renewable energy mix in 2025, rooftop solar PVis targeted to be installed up to 3.6 Giga Watt (GW). To support…

Racing Against Time, Driving Deep Decarbonization of Indonesia’s Energy System

Blog14 March 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 14, 2023 - The Government of Indonesia (GoI) needs to set more ambitious targets to accelerate the transition to clean energy with decarbonization so that the increase in the earth's temperature does not exceed 1.5°C. As a country that ratified the Paris Agreement, Indonesia is legally bound to integrate its policies to achieve…