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The Long Way to Change Indonesia’s Energy Policy

Blog22 December 20229Views 0Likes 0Comments

(Jakarta, 20 December 2022) - The development of renewable energy in Indonesia is still very slow. Solar energy for example, data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources notes that the potential for solar energy in Indonesia reaches 3300 GW. However, its utilization is still less than 1% of the existing potential. Fabby Tumiwa,…

How do Your Activities Contribute to Global Warming?

Blog21 December 20225Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 21, 2022 - Based on data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 3,207 natural disasters in Indonesia occurred from the beginning of 2022 to last November 2022. Moreover, at least 95 percent are hydrometeorological disasters or disasters caused by weather activity, such as floods, landslides, and extreme weather. Not only that, BNPB…

What is Solar Energy and How is it Developed in Indonesia?

Blog19 December 202215Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 19, 2022 - The role of energy is critical for increasing economic activity and national security. Thus, energy management, including supply, utilization, and exploitation, should be carried out fairly, sustainably, optimally, and in an integrated manner. Moreover, Indonesia has ratified the Paris Agreement and submitted its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with…

Options for CFPP to Allow High Level of Renewable in Indonesia’s Energy System

Blog8 December 20225Views 0Likes 0Comments

The energy transition has become a global necessity as an effort to mitigate climate change. Fossil energy burning is proven to contribute greatly to the increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which causes an increase in the average global temperature. For countries whose energy systems are mostly supported by fossil energy, this requires special attention,…

Magnifying the Ambitious Climate Action from Business Sector

Blog1 December 20227Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 30, 2022 - The Indonesian government needs to show strong attention to climate mitigation efforts by increasing commitment and may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, stated that rising global temperatures are worsening the climate crisis. He conveyed his speech at…

Understanding Climate Justice in Global Climate Action and Its Implementation in Indonesia

Blog6 October 20229Views 0Likes 0Comments

Climate justice is the most urgent issue of a generation. Especially for those who have a mission to free Indonesia from the threat of climate crisis and ecological crisis in a democratic political order based on human rights principles. Torry Kuswardono, Executive Director of the PIKUL Foundation, emphasized the importance of understanding climate justice…

Youth Voice for Energy Transition

Blog5 October 20226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Energy transition is becoming an increasingly popular word in 2022. This is a good sign to spread the issue of energy transition to more and more people. We are currently living in a time that requires fast action to deal with the climate crisis that is already happening right in front of our eyes. The…

Study Launch: Financing Indonesia’s Coal Phase Out: A Just and Accelerated Retirement Pathway to Net Zero

Blog, Event Coverage15 August 202210Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 3, 2022- CFPP early retirement needs to be done to achieve emission-free by 2050 according to the Paris Agreement commitments. A study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) with the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS), University of Maryland and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies found that Indonesia could accelerate the termination of…

Integrating the social dimensions in energy transition financing to achieve a just transition

Blog29 July 20228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Changing our energy sources requires a massive transformation of systems. It is not only developing new technologies or building more infrastructures, but it also concerns the people, both as the decision-maker and the most affected by the transition. The discourses on energy transition are heavily dominated by the technical aspect that other elements, such as…

IESR: Wind Energy Acceleration Needs Supporting Ecosystems

Blog28 July 20225Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 25, 2022 - Indonesia has a large technical potential for wind energy. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources noted that the total wind power potential reaches 155 GW consisting of 94.2 GW offshore wind and 60.6 GW onshore wind. Until now, the utilization of new wind energy is 131 MW or only…

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

Blog6 July 20225Views 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 20228Views 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.…