The world will have to endure a very long struggle in achieving zero-net emissions and China could become an example of how to proceed in that journey, an environment forum heard on Aug 24. Read more on China Daily.
Indonesia has the opportunity to become a leader in the solar photovoltaic or solar PV industry, especially in Southeast Asia, due to its huge solar energy potential. Read more on ANTARA.
The government has just updated two regulations regarding the level of domestic component content (TKDN). The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has issued Permen of ESDM No. 11/2024 concerning the Use of Domestic Products for Electricity Infrastructure Development. This regulation contains relaxation of the application of the domestic component content rate (TKDN) for…
Indonesia needs to build and expand its domestic solar industry and develop its human resources as a concrete step in the energy transition to overcome the climate crisis, and towards energy independence. And solar power plants (PLTS) will be one of Indonesia's main sources of energy supply to decarbonize the energy sector to achieve net-zero…
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated Bahlil Lahadalia as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) at the State Palace, Monday (19/8/2024). He replaces Arifin Tasrif for the remainder of the 2019-2024 term. Read more on IDX Channel.
On September 1, 2024, the government plans to set new rules around subsidized fuel. The government will first socialize the criteria for Pertalite and subsidized diesel users. Read more on Republika.
Alvin Putra S, Power System and Renewable Energy Analyst, Institute for Esssential Services Reform (IESR) said there are still few people using solar energy in Indonesia. Especially when compared to neighboring countries, Indonesia is far behind when compared to China, for example, which dominates the world solar energy market and is followed by India. Read…
The government needs to provide fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to help local producers reduce the cost of producing solar panels in Indonesia. Electricity System and Renewable Energy Analyst from the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Alvin Putra S, said this was to support the competitiveness of domestic solar power plant (PLTS) products. Read more…
The government provides relaxation of the application of the Domestic Component Content Rate (TKDN) for Solar Power Plants (PLTS). Projects that are planned to operate commercially no later than June 30, 2026 according to the electricity supply business plan can relax the use of Domestic Products. Read more on Kumparan.
The establishment of industries and their infrastructure should be carefully planned and integrate low-carbon industrial parks. Read more on Kompas.com.
The latest regulation regarding the relaxation of the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) is considered to encourage the development of Solar Power Plants (Solar PV) which have been hampered by funding from abroad. Read more on Kontan.