The clean energy sector or new renewable energy (NRE) is said to be able to create a large number of jobs. Read more on Kata Data.
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The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) considers solar power plants (solar PV) to be more democratic than nuclear power plants being developed by the Indonesian government. This means that the utilization of solar energy is more equitable and can be used by the entire community. Read more on Tempo.
The energy transition process brings both great opportunities and challenges due to the gap between industry needs and educational curricula. Read more on Kontan.
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.
During his 10 years of leadership, President Joko Widodo has made many promises and programs related to the energy sector. Read more on Kontan.
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…