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Dissemination of the Study: Building a Domestic Solar Module Industry Ecosystem

24 July 2025181Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Offline Registration Background The Indonesian government has made energy transition a key policy priority, including by making it one of the priority issues conveyed by President Prabowo Subianto at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Furthermore, the government has established a net-zero emissions (NZE) target policy by 2060,…

Bali NZE 2045: A Shared Commitment to Optimizing Renewable Energy

Event Coverage18 July 2025194Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, July 15, 2025 - Bali, as a global tourist destination, boasts extraordinary natural beauty, from stunning beaches to breathtaking mountains. Its natural beauty, besides being a tourist attraction, also provides important benefits to the lives of local communities. Therefore, preserving Bali's natural environment through low-emission initiatives, such as Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045,…

Journeying Towards the Energy Transition: Stories from Melali Energi Terbarukan Vol. 2

Event Coverage23 June 202581Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, June 22, 2025 — A clear sky graced the morning in Batubulan Village, Gianyar Regency, where the Voltrada Bali Workshop was officially inaugurated. A neat lineup of electric vehicles stood ready to embark on a meaningful journey on Sunday (22/6/2025). The atmosphere was festive yet charged with enthusiasm during the Melali Energi Terbarukan…

ANTARA | Bali Bans Small Plastic Mineral Water Bottles to Curb Pollution

Media Coverage5 June 2025115Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Bali provincial government plans to ban the production of mineral water bottles with a capacity of less than one liter as part of efforts to reduce plastic pollution on the island, a problem that is affecting a number of popular tourist destinations on the Island of the Gods. Read more on ANTARA.

ANTARA | Bali Bans Small Plastic Mineral Water Bottles to Curb Pollution

Media Coverage5 June 202562Views 0Likes 0Comments

Harvesting Solar Energy at Bali’s Eastern Tip

Event Coverage29 May 2025310Views 0Likes 0Comments

Karangasem, May 22, 2025 – The sun hung fiercely overhead as the Jelajah Energi Bali (Bali Energy Exploration) delegations set foot in Kubu District on the fourth day of their journey. Kubu, located in Karangasem Regency at the easternmost tip of Bali, is known for its volcanic terrain and arid coastline. The soil…

Clean Water for Bondalem Village from the Sun

Event Coverage27 May 2025269Views 0Likes 0Comments

Buleleng, May 25, 2025 - Located in the middle of the Banjar Kaja Kangin residents' fields, stands the Bondalem Village Borehole Solar Power Plant (PLTS), Tejakula District, Buleleng Regency, Bali, which is the power source to drive the village's borehole. To reach the PLTS location, the Bali Energy Exploration team had to walk along a…

Exploring Energy Independent Villages in Bali’s Journey Toward Net Zero Emissions 2045

Event Coverage24 May 2025425Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gianyar, May 21, 2025 – The development of renewable energy has become a crucial step in Bali’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2045. Long celebrated for its natural beauty and rich culture, the Island of the Gods is now transforming into a pioneer of clean energy transition in Indonesia. The growing urgency…

Kompas.com | Bali has 10.9 GW Rooftop Solar Power Plants, but Only 1 Percent Utilized

Media Coverage23 May 2025196Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) said that Bali has rooftop solar power plants with a capacity of 3.3-10.9 gigawatts (GW). However, its utilization has been less than 1 percent since its release in July 2023. Read more on Kompas.com.

Exploring the Utilization of Solar Energy on the Island of the Gods

Event Coverage23 May 2025369Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, May 21, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in collaboration with the Bali Province Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources Office held the Bali Energy Exploration, an event to explore the potential and implementation of renewable energy on the Island of the Gods. The Bali Energy Exploration was held from Tuesday,…

Energy Explore Bali: Growing Optimism for an Energy Independent Bali

Press Release20 May 2025766Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, May 20, 2025 - In addition to its natural beauty, Bali has abundant renewable energy potential reaching more than 26 GW. With this potential, Bali has a great opportunity to meet its electricity needs entirely from renewable energy sources. However, until 2024, the realization of its renewable energy mix has only reached 1.48 percent,…

IESR Supports the Governor’s Flagship Program “Bali Mandiri Energi” through Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Plant Utilization

Press Release15 May 2025974Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, May 15, 2025 – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster today launched the Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Utilization to achieve Bali Energy Independence, one of his flagship programs. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes this initiative and sees it as a progressive step to encourage energy independence based on local resources while…