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Indonesian Industry between Trade War and Climate War

Event Coverage2 days ago131Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 9, 2025 - Currently, the world is in various turmoils, including the trade war launched by the President of the United States (US), Donald Trump in April 2025. The additional tariffs for countries that have a trade value difference with the United States have caused pros and cons. Several countries responded to this…

Learning from International Energy Decentralization Practices

Event Coverage25 April 202567Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 22, 2025 - A decentralized energy system is a model for energy provision that is considered to have a more participatory approach because it takes into account the involvement of local communities and utilizes energy sources available locally. Lessons learned from the development of energy decentralization projects on a global scale were one…

Dialog Regional Promoting Decentralized Energy Access in Southeast Asia

New Opportunities from Energy Decentralization in Southeast Asia

Event Coverage25 April 2025175Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 22, 2025 - Southeast Asia is witnessing significant economic growth that has resulted in a drastic increase in energy demand. With its geographical conditions consisting of an archipelago, a decentralized energy generation system is a necessity to ensure a reliable and quality energy supply for all communities. Southeast Asia is currently still dominated…

Optimizing Renewable Energy Connectivity in ASEAN

Event Coverage16 April 2025412Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 16, 2025 - Energy security that supports emissions reduction must become a primary focus in developing cross-border electricity connectivity projects across the ASEAN region through the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). Highlighting Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair this year and its commitment to finalize the updated APG Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Institute for…

Webinar and Study Launch: “Accelerating Renewables Investment in Indonesia: Shared use of the Transmission Network”

14 April 2025758Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background Indonesia’s energy transition is entering a pivotal phase, with the government targeting 75 GW of additional renewable capacity by 2040 as part of its broader commitment to phasing out coal and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. However, corporate investment in renewable energy is still constrained by limited procurement mechanisms and geographical…

Public Webinar: Is ASEAN Ready to Advance Its Regional Cross-Border Electricity Initiative?

26 March 202521KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background Electricity coverage varies greatly across Southeast Asia, with some nations, such as Singapore and Brunei, having 100% coverage and others, such as Myanmar, having only 66% coverage. Electricity coverage, like in many other countries, helps to alleviate poverty, promote economic growth, and raise public living standards. However, enhancing energy security in Southeast Asia presents…

Merdeka | IESR Urges Malaysia to Lead ASEAN Clean Energy Transformation

Media Coverage10 March 202557Views 0Likes 0Comments

IESR through SETC encourages Malaysia to lead the clean energy transformation agenda in ASEAN to mitigate the climate crisis and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Read more on Merdeka.

Merdeka | IESR Urges Malaysia to Lead ASEAN Clean Energy Transformation

Media Coverage10 March 2025145Views 0Likes 0Comments

IESR through SETC encourages Malaysia to lead the clean energy transformation agenda in ASEAN to mitigate the climate crisis and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Read more on Merdeka.

Understanding the Context of Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition Comprehensively

Event Coverage4 March 2025176Views 0Likes 0Comments

Putrajaya, February 20, 2025 - Southeast Asia is the region with the largest economic growth today. Economic growth goes hand in hand with the demand for energy to drive economic activities. With the ambition to pursue economic growth, energy needs in the ASEAN region will also increase significantly. The fulfillment of these large energy needs…

Building Understanding to Accelerate Energy Transition in Southeast Asia

Event Coverage24 February 2025461Views 0Likes 0Comments

Malaysia, 21 February 2025 - Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship has a number of priorities focuses in the energy sector. The idea of accelerating the ASEAN power grid, to the push to make ASEAN a semiconductor industry hub. Other supporting infrastructure such as the possibility of using new technologies, mobilizing funding, and mobilizing finance for renewable…

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

Press Release20 February 20251KViews 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…

Seminar: Accelerating Energy Transition in Southeast Asia and The Role of ASEAN Chairmanship Malaysia

10 February 2025526Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background Southeast Asia stands as the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 3.8 trillion in 2023. The region's economy is projected to triple by 2050, reinforcing its role as a major global economic player. However, this rapid economic expansion is expected to drive a significant increase in…