Encouraging Renewable Energy Development Through Joint Transmission Utilization

Jakarta, 25 September 2024 - The establishment of a transmission network joint utilization scheme (wheeling) to accelerate the utilization of renewable energy in the New Energy and Renewable Energy Bill (EBET Bill) is still being discussed by the government and the House of Representatives (DPR). The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages the implementation…

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Deepening Indonesia-China Cooperation to Accelerate Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 24, 2024 - Addressing the climate crisis requires international partnerships to accelerate Indonesia's energy transition to renewable energy. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights the need for Indonesia to actively create and seize opportunities for cooperation with countries that are rapidly advancing renewable energy, such as China, to share technology and…

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Southeast Asia’s Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition and Achieve NZE 2050

Jakarta, September 18, 2024—Southeast Asia is predicted to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2050. This projected increase in economic growth will coincide with rising energy demand. Therefore, accelerating the transition to renewable energy and implementing energy efficiency in the region will ensure economic growth in line with significant emission reductions.    The Institute for…

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The Power of Meaningful Small Actions and Community Engagement in the Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 13, 2024 - Community involvement, including vulnerable groups, must be a significant aspect of implementing the just or equitable transition. It must be accompanied by a proper understanding of the just transition to mobilize community support and participation. Various methods of raising public awareness about the energy transition can be done, from developing…

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Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out.  Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

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Synergy and Mobilization of Support to Realize Nusa Penida 100 Percent Renewable Energy 2030

Jakarta, September 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Bali Provincial Government have committed to supporting the Bali Net-Zero Emission 2045 initiative in 2023. In 2024, they have started the Nusa Penida 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 initiative by finalizing an integrated roadmap to achieve the target.  Synergy and…

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IESR Recommendations for an Ambitious, Fair, Credible, and Transparent SNDC

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) has submitted an initial draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) or Second NDC document at a public consultation (08/20/2024). Looking at the SNDC draft, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that Indonesia's climate target has not shown the most…

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Direktur Eksekutif IESR, Fabby Tumiwa, pada Webinar “Road to Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD): Menakar Kesiapan Sumber Daya Manusia Indonesia dalam Proses Transisi Energi”

Road to IETD 2024: Strategies to Prepare Highly Competitive Human Resources in the Energy Transition Era

Jakarta, 27 August 2024 - Decarbonization of the energy system towards net zero emission (NZE) in line with the Paris Agreement to limit the earth's temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius will create extensive employment and job opportunities, particularly for the younger generation. Based on the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) study titled “ Deep…

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Direktur Eksekutif Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa pada Pojok Energi

Optimization of TKDN Rules to Encourage the Growth of the Local PLTS Industry

Jakarta, August 22, 2024 - The government has just updated two regulations regarding the level of local content requirements (TKDN). The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has issued Permen of ESDM No. 11/2024 on the Use of Domestic Products for Electricity Infrastructure Development. This regulation contains Local Content Requirement relaxation (TKDN) for renewable…

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Indonesia Solar Summit 2024: Formulating Concrete Steps to Strengthen the Domestic Solar Industry

Jakarta, August 21, 2024 - Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, today highlighted the importance of enhancing Indonesia’s domestic solar energy supply chain and the country’s human capital in its clean energy pathway to address the global climate crisis. He made the statement at the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2024). “The…

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