Solar Power Plants Help Realize Energy Self-Sufficient Villages in Three Balinese Communities

Denpasar, August 27, 2025 – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in collaboration with the Bali Provincial Government, inaugurated four solar power plant (PLTS) installations with a total capacity of 15.37 kWp across three villages. The inauguration ceremony took place on Wednesday (8/27) in Banjarasem Village, Buleleng Regency. The four solar power systems were…

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Encouraging Public and Industry Participation to Achieve Bali’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) 2045

Denpasar, August 25, 2025 - "With the dominance of the tourism sector, electricity demand in Bali is expected to continue to grow until 2045–2050. Therefore, in addition to calculating energy needs, it is important to prepare infrastructure that supports the transition to clean energy. The most realistic solution is to utilize rooftop solar power plants…

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Bali NZE 2045: A Shared Commitment to Optimizing Renewable Energy

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,…

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

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…

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

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…

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