According to the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), solar energy is expected to be crucial in achieving a zero-emission energy system by 2050. The think tank estimates that solar energy could make up as much as 61% of the total electricity source by 2060.
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Solar energy is a renewable source of power that has the potential to speed up the transition to clean energy in our country. This acceleration is crucial as we urgently need to take action to combat the climate crisis. However, achieving this requires the right technology and significant market demand.
Read more on Kompas.
Energy expert Fabby Tumiwa said on Tuesday that ASEAN should develop its solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility as the technology is set to become a hot commodity globally in the future.
Read more on Jakarta Globe.
According to a recent study titled “Health Benefits of Just Energy Transition and Coal Phase-out in Indonesia” by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), terminating new coal-fired power projects and shutting down existing coal-fired power plants in Indonesia by 2040 can prevent 180,000 deaths caused by air pollution. It can also reduce healthcare expenses by US$ 100 billion or IDR 1,500 trillion over the next few decades.
Read more on Neraca.
The government’s electric vehicle incentive program, aimed at promoting the purchase of new electric motorbikes or conversion to electric, has yet to meet its expectations due to slow distribution.
Read more on Kontan.
Coal-fired power plants (PLTU) are one of the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources. In addition to producing emissions, coal-fired power plants emit air pollutants that harm health.
Read more on Kompas.
The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry’s coordinator for electricity
environmental protection, Bayu Nugroho, has affirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting efforts to transition to new and renewable energy (EBT) to reduce pollution in Indonesia.
Read more on ANTARA.
Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, said the poor air quality was due to the increasing number of sources of pollution, from motorized vehicles, emissions, and exhaust gases from steam power plants (PLTU) around Jakarta, as well as air pollution in industry and waste burning.
Read more on Koran Jakarta.
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