Strengthening Collaboration to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development in Central Java

Kudus, 4 December 2025 — Central Java holds significant renewable energy potential, reaching approximately 197.96 GWp according to a study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). However, the utilization of this potential remains suboptimal. In 2024, the province’s renewable energy mix reached only 18.58 percent, still below the 21.32 percent target set for…

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IESR: Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Action Post-COP30

Jakarta, 8 December 2025 - The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of Parties, COP30) in Belém, Brazil, officially concluded on Saturday (22/11). The meeting resulted in the Global Mutirão or Global Gotong Royong document, which contains new initiatives, including the Global Implementation Accelerator (GIA) to speed up the implementation of climate mitigation and…

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The Dynamics of the Indonesian Coal Industry Transitioning Towards a Greener Energy System

Jakarta, December 3, 2025 – The energy transition is inevitable. The falling prices of low-carbon technologies such as solar energy and batteries are one of the driving forces behind the shift to low-carbon technologies. Projections show that without any intervention, within the next 5-10 years, the price of solar power plants and batteries will…

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Reducing the Dominance of Captive Coal-Fired Power Plants to Strengthen Long-Term Competitiveness

Jakarta, December 5, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) notes that the world is rapidly shifting toward a low-emission economic system. In 2025, global investment in renewable energy, electricity grids, and batteries reached USD 2.2 trillion, double the amount invested in fossil fuels. Beginning January 2026, the European Union will also enforce…

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Retreat from Early CFPP Retirement Risks Stalling Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition

Jakarta, December 4, 2025 – Although Indonesia has issued the Ministerial Regulation of the Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) No. 10/2025, which should regulate the roadmap for the phase-out of Coal-Fired Power Plants (CFPPs) to achieve the net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, its implementation has not shown concrete progress. While Minister of…

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Bali Solar Gathering: Enhancing the Rooftop Solar Ecosystem in Bali

Denpasar, 25 November 2025 – The high level of activity in Bali’s tourism sector makes electricity a fundamental need, especially with the increasing number of accommodation facilities, shopping centers, attractions, and growing mobility. Looking at trends over the past two years, which show that the largest electricity consumption, around 50%, comes from the business sector…

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Commencing the Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants through Flexible Operations and Renewable Energy Utilization

Jakarta, November 27, 2025 - Indonesia has imposed restrictions on the development of new coal-fired power plants as part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. However, the government still allows exceptions for projects integrated with industrial zones, national strategic initiatives, or those already included in existing plans. These provisions are…

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