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

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…

Development of Renewable Energy Manufacturing Industry Has Economic Potential of IDR 8,824 Trillion by 2060

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Jakarta, March 25, 2025 - The National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) published at the end of 2024 targets that of the 444 GW of energy generation capacity by 2060, 73.6 percent (326 GW) will come from new and renewable energy sources. Solar, wind and battery energy contribute around 109 GW, 74 GW and 34 GW…

Compiling Energy Transition Stories Across Indonesia

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Jakarta, March 21, 2025 - Civil society is one of the pillars of public policy advocacy strength. Collaboration between civil society organizations will have a stronger impact in influencing public opinion. Therefore, having a similar narrative message is important so that public opinion on one issue is unified and comprehensive. The Institute for Essential Services…

Protecting the Earth, Securing the Future: It’s Time for Young People to Take Action

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Semarang, March 20, 2025 – The worsening environmental damage is directly impacting the future of younger generations. From declining air quality and clean water crises to climate change disrupting agriculture and public health, the consequences are severe. Despite not being involved in past decisions, today's youth will bear the brunt of these impacts. Therefore, young…

Energy Transition Task Force Expected to Accelerate Energy Transition and Industrial Decarbonization

Press Release21 March 2025248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 21, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes and appreciates the establishment of the Energy Transition and Green Economy Task Force (TEH Task Force) through the Decree of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Number 141 of 2025. The existence of this Task Force shows the commitment of President Prabowo's…

Dissemination and Launch of Study “Market Assessment for Indonesia’s Domestic Manufacturing Industry for Renewable Energy”

14 March 2025889Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background According to a report from the IEA, by 2050, an estimated 80% of the world's energy consumption will be supplied by renewable energy. Where more than 50% of the supply comes from solar and wind energy. In addition, energy storage systems, especially batteries, will become a support system to support renewable…

IESR: Indonesia’s 333 GW Renewable Energy Potential is Financially Viable

Event Coverage4 March 2025292Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 27, 2025 - The global trend of renewable energy use is increasing massively. This is supported by increasing innovation in renewable energy technology and falling battery prices. However, in the last five years, Indonesia has not shown significant progress in adding its renewable energy capacity. In 2024, the total renewable energy capacity was…

Understanding the Context of Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition Comprehensively

Event Coverage4 March 202544Views 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 2025301Views 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…

Pre-Feasibility Study (Pre-FS) Presentation & Launch of Study Results Unlocking Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Future: The Economic Case for 333 GW of Solar, Wind, and Hydropower Projects

18 February 2025734Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) report, the Indonesian government targets in 2030, emission reduction in the energy sector to reach 358 million tons CO2eq by its own efforts (CM1). In line with this goal, the Indonesian government is also committed to achieving Net-Zero Emission in the energy sector by 2060 or sooner.…

Government Needs to Boost Investment to Overcome Limited Budget for Energy Transition

Press Release14 February 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 14, 2025—According to Government Regulation No. 79/2014, Indonesia needs to achieve a renewable energy mix target of 23 percent by this year. However, the Energy and Mineral Resources Sector Outcomes 2024 report shows that the realization of this target is unlikely. One indicator is that investment in the new renewable energy and energy…

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

10 February 2025352Views 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…