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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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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Collaboration Towards Bali Net Zero Emission 2045: The Role of Students, Technology, and Renewable Energy

Bali, December 10, 2024 – As one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, Bali is currently facing significant challenges associated with the intensifying climate crisis. Threats such as rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and increasing pressure on natural resources have underscored the urgent need for a transition to net-zero emissions, a goal outlined in…

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The Implementation of Bali NZE 2045 Through The Utilization of Renewable Energy in Bali With a Customary Village and Administrative Village Approach

Denpasar, May 29, 2024 - According to the data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Bali Province is recorded to have 1495 customary villages and 637 administrative villages. Traditional wealth and culture are still deeply ingrained in Balinese society. As a manifestation of initiatives towards achieving Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 in Bali Province,…

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Encourage Collaborative Efforts Towards Achieving Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045

Bali, August 30, 2023 - To achieve Bali's Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 target, the Department of Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources has partnered with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Indonesia, and the Center of Excellence Community-Based Renewable Energy (CORE) at the University of…

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