Maintaining the Vibrant Vibrance of Kampung Warna-Warni with Solar Energy

Jakarta, December 18, 2025 – Direct access to energy, especially renewable energy, determines a community's quality of life. Therefore, community involvement and increased knowledge about the use of renewable energy must be continuously carried out through various educational channels. Since 2021, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has been assisting the Kampung Warna-Warni Cililitan community…

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Strengthening Collaboration to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development in Central Java

Kudus, 4 December 2025 — Central Java holds significant renewable energy potential, reaching approximately 197.96 GWp according to a study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). However, the utilization of this potential remains suboptimal. In 2024, the province’s renewable energy mix reached only 18.58 percent, still below the 21.32 percent target set for…

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The Dynamics of the Indonesian Coal Industry Transitioning Towards a Greener Energy System

Jakarta, December 3, 2025 – The energy transition is inevitable. The falling prices of low-carbon technologies such as solar energy and batteries are one of the driving forces behind the shift to low-carbon technologies. Projections show that without any intervention, within the next 5-10 years, the price of solar power plants and batteries will…

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Bali Solar Gathering: Enhancing the Rooftop Solar Ecosystem in Bali

Denpasar, 25 November 2025 – The high level of activity in Bali’s tourism sector makes electricity a fundamental need, especially with the increasing number of accommodation facilities, shopping centers, attractions, and growing mobility. Looking at trends over the past two years, which show that the largest electricity consumption, around 50%, comes from the business sector…

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Utilization of Renewable Energy Becomes a Development Priority in Central Java

Semarang, November 28, 2025 – Central Java is at a critical juncture in its journey toward future energy. Amidst the constantly growing need for electricity, the province holds a vast opportunity to become a center for renewable energy development in Indonesia. Sodi Zakiy Muwafiq, a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst at the Institute for Essential…

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Progress on Emission Reduction in the Green Building Sector in Indonesia

Jakarta, November 17, 2025 - Various sectors in Indonesia continue to move towards a low-emission future, and one area currently receiving significant attention is green buildings. Amid the escalating climate crisis, energy conservation efforts are becoming increasingly urgent, leading the concept of green buildings to emerge as a strategic solution to reduce emissions in the…

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Community Involvement as a Guarantee of a Just Transition in Coal-Producing Regions

Jakarta, November 13, 2025 – Although coal remains dominant and supports the economies of coal-producing countries like Indonesia, strengthening global climate commitments and decarbonization plans in destination countries for Indonesian coal exports, such as China, need to be anticipated.   Arief Rosadi, Climate and Energy Diplomacy Program Manager at the Institute for Essential Services Reform…

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One Year of the Prabowo-Gibran Administration: 9 Recommendations for Realizing Clean Energy

Jakarta, November 11, 2025 - The administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially completed its first year on October 20, 2025. In its first year of leadership, Indonesia has shown a strong commitment to the energy transition. This commitment was conveyed in various national and international forums such as the G20 Brazil 2024…

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