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Indonesia Has 333 GW of Financially Viable Renewable Energy Projects

Press Release27 February 2025353Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 27, 2025 - Indonesia's vast technical renewable energy potential, exceeding 3,686 GW, is a crucial asset for increasing the country's renewable energy mix beyond 23 percent, potentially reaching 50 percent by 2030. A recent study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) identifies financially viable renewable energy project locations across Indonesia’s islands,…

The Strategic Role of Malaysia’s Chairmanship in Leading the Energy Transition in ASEAN

Press Release20 February 2025328Views 0Likes 0Comments

Putrajaya, February 20, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) through the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Coalition (SETC) encourages Malaysia, as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025 to encourage and implement the energy transformation agenda in ASEAN as a regional contribution to climate crisis mitigation. Some strategic steps that…

Government Needs to Boost Investment to Overcome Limited Budget for Energy Transition

Press Release14 February 2025853Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 14, 2025—According to Government Regulation No. 79/2014, Indonesia needs to achieve a renewable energy mix target of 23 percent by this year. However, the Energy and Mineral Resources Sector Outcomes 2024 report shows that the realization of this target is unlikely. One indicator is that investment in the new renewable energy and energy…

Solutions to Bali’s Waste Crisis: Reducing Waste at the Source and Developing Waste Management Infrastructure

Press Release11 February 2025438Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bali, February 11, 2025 - Bali's waste management crisis requires immediate priority handling to prevent environmental, social, and economic impacts, which are detrimental to the Balinese people. This is one of the conclusions of the Bali Talks Waste Emergency Discussion organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), which is a member of the…

Clean Energy Transition is a Prerequisite for Indonesia’s High Economic Growth and Competitiveness

Press Release3 February 2025916Views 0Likes 5Comments

Jakarta, February 2, 2025 - The President's Special Envoy for Climate and Energy, Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, stated at the ESG Sustainability Forum 2025 that the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), agreed upon in November 2022, is a failure due to the lack of disbursed funds. He linked this to the United States’…

Accelerating Green Hydrogen Deployment through a Comprehensive National Hydrogen Roadmap

Press Release30 January 20251KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Jakarta, January 30, 2025 - Indonesia has 3,687 GW of renewable energy potential, a significant asset for developing green hydrogen. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) recognizes green hydrogen as a key solution for accelerating decarbonization in industry and transportation, particularly in energy-intensive sectors that require high-temperature combustion, heavy equipment operations, and long-distance land…

100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran: Opportunities to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Press Release22 January 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, January 22, 2025 - The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will complete 100 days on January 28, 2025. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that while the government has expressed enthusiasm for achieving energy independence and aiming for zero emissions before 2060, this commitment has not…

Anticipating and Overcoming Pollution with the Implementation of Euro IV Standard Fuel

Press Release17 December 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 17, 2024 - The government needs to anticipate the peak of pollution in various cities in Indonesia, especially Jabodetabek, which tends to occur in June to August each year, which coincides with the peak of the dry season. One way is to encourage the improvement of Indonesia's fuel quality to Euro IV standards. …

MoU Signing with BRIGC: IESR Fosters China and Indonesia Cooperation for Climate Goal and Energy Transition

Press Release16 December 2024687Views 0Likes 0Comments

IESR Executive Director Fabby Tumiwa (left) and BRIGC Secretary General Ciu Dandan (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, witnessed by the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Beijing, China, December 13, 2024- Strengthening Indonesia’s climate ambitions and accelerating the energy transition require close international collaboration, including with China…

Kiara’s Trail Movie Launch: Driving Climate Change and Energy Transition Issues

Press Release13 December 2024432Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 13, 2024 - The Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia project has officially launched the short film “Jejak Kiara” . The film is the third part of a sequel about a woman named Kiara, which aims to educate and raise public awareness about the importance of an inclusive…

Reflecting on the UK’s Experience in Integrating Renewable Energy in its Power Grid

Press Release12 December 2024449Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 11 December 2024- The Indonesian government acknowledges the importance of fostering the decarbonization of the energy system as it brings environmental, social, and economic benefits to the nation. The integral part of energy transition is underscored in the National Long‐Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045, where it is identified as a key game-changer for Indonesia's…

IETO 2025: Indonesia’s Energy Transition at a Crossroads Due to Weak Political Commitment

Press Release6 December 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has consistently monitored the development and direction of Indonesia's energy transition as outlined in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2025 report published since 2018. IESR highlights that despite the government's pledge to reduce emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energy, the…