Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, said that the government needs to set emission reduction targets and assess the effective carbon value or price that can support the achievement of the target. Other important aspects in the energy transition that need attention are politics, a strong legal basis, and a comprehensive strategy. In the midst of…

Some of the challenges in decarbonization in Indonesia include NRE which is still developing slowly, it is difficult to stop the newly built Coal Power Plants (PLTU) because there is an irrevocable investment agreement, guaranteed electricity purchases for the PLTU, in addition, the coal industry still has a significant role, and PLN's financial condition is…

Various low-carbon technology options can be an option in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions including renewable energy, Carbon Capture and Storage/ Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. However, the government needs to consider it carefully because each technology has a different character and level of risk. However, in terms of development in the world, nuclear power…

Portions mix of renewable energy (EBT) in the national energy mix by 2020 only reached 23% of the target in 2025. The RUPTL is expected to increase the share of renewable energy-based electricity generation to 20 GW based on the grid. According to Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, the solution for using PLTS is quite…

The Central Java Provincial Government is committed to developing renewable energy, especially solar power. As evidenced by the programs that are being planned by the Central Java Provincial Government as planned solar power installation on SMEs, schools, and some reservoirs launched into SPP floating in Central Java later. Read more at Siar

The Director-General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the MEMR, Dadan Kusdiana, said that Indonesia needs an investment of at least Rp. 10,000 trillion to achieve the zero-emission target by 2060. According to Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, the investment figure will change in line with the economy in the future. The…

Environmental expert, Prof. Dr. Emil Salim, said that currently we need a young generation who masters environmentally sound science and technology, so that they can reduce the rate of greenhouse gas (GHG) effects from carbon dioxide emissions. This effort to suppress global warming as a result of climate change is for the benefit of the…

Some notes in the energy transition are preparing an integrated national energy plan, mitigating the impact of the energy transition on the fossil fuel industry, using low-carbon technology in the transportation industry, and considering the principle of equity during the transition period. According to Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, in this decade it is important…

Director General of New Renewable Energy Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dadan Kusdiana, said that all processes in the preparation of ministerial regulations were in accordance with procedures, but this ministerial regulation was related to the presidential regulation, namely the issuance of a permit to the president. The Ministry of…

The Director-General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the MEMR, Dadan Kusdiana, said that Indonesia needs an investment of at least Rp. 10,000 trillion to achieve the zero-emission target by 2060. According to Fabby, Executive Director of IESR, the investment figure will change in line with the economy in the future. .…

Research coordinator from the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) Pamela Simamora said the use of new renewable energy (EBT) continues to increase and solar power is becoming the new king in the world's energy sector. The mix of renewable energy in the world is increasing while Indonesia is still growing slowly. When the world…

The State Electricity Company or PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is optimistic that growth in electricity consumption could be achieved this year despite a number of customer sectors still contracting due to the pandemic covid-19. Production (industrial) activity, which begins to fill up in line with normal economic and trade activities, is considered to be…