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Promoting Energy Independence in NTT

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Kupang, May 7, 2025 – As an archipelagic province, NTT faces significant challenges related to energy independence. The majority of the fossil energy sources used in NTT have been imported from other islands, making the region vulnerable to disruptions in energy supply. This is particularly true for Timor Island, which is located far from the…

Encouraging the Future of NTT with Renewable Energy

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Kupang, 6 May 2025 – East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with its vast natural potential, is now moving towards a greener and more sustainable future. One of the biggest visions being developed by the government and various stakeholders is to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050. This is not just an aspiration, but a concrete…

IESR Pushes for Shared Use of the Transmission Network Through Legislative Hearing

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Jakarta, May 5, 2025 – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is advocating for the inclusion of Shared Use of the Transmission Network (PBJT) in the draft Law on New and Renewable Energy (RUU EBET) to support large-scale renewable energy utilization. As a concrete step, IESR held a hearing with Commission XII of…

Encouraging the Role of Empowered Youth for Sustainable Energy

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Semarang, May 3, 2025 - Central Java, as a province rich in natural resources, culture, and human potential, faces major challenges in dealing with the climate crisis. Phenomena such as rising sea levels that erode the northern coast and extreme weather patterns that disrupt farmers' harvests increasingly show the real impact of climate change. These…

Learning from International Energy Decentralization Practices

Event Coverage25 April 202559Views 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 2025143Views 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…

Government Must Build a Competitive National Green Hydrogen Ecosystem

Press Release25 April 2025504Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 25, 2025 - The Indonesian government has launched the National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap Book 2025-2060 on Tuesday (15/4) as a derivative of the National Hydrogen Strategy. Based on the roadmap, there are four sectors that will utilize hydrogen, namely the industrial sector, power generation, gas networks, and transportation. The utilization of…

Promoting Decentralized Renewable Energy as a Strategy for Energy Security in ASEAN

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Jakarta, 24 April 2025 - Although the electrification ratio in the ASEAN region has generally surpassed 90 percent, many communities still lack access to reliable and high-quality electricity to support their productivity and economic growth. To enhance energy security, affordability, and sustainability, ASEAN countries need to adopt decentralized energy systems based on locally sourced renewable…

75 Years of Indonesia-China Relations: Promoting New Partnership to Accelerate Energy Transition and Green Growth

Press Release17 April 2025550Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 17, 2025 - Indonesia and China have just celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations. Official diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China have been established since April 13, 1950 and continue to this day in terms of trade, infrastructure development, energy, and socio-culture. Until 2022, China has been Indonesia's largest trading partner for 10…

Optimizing Renewable Energy Connectivity in ASEAN

Event Coverage16 April 2025332Views 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…

Building Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Manufacturing Supply Chain

Event Coverage28 March 2025236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 25, 2025 - The existence of a domestic supply chain for renewable energy components is believed to be able to cut production costs and increase the competitiveness of Indonesia's renewable energy. However, until now Indonesia still does not have a capable manufacturing supply chain. Several things are still challenges in the development of…

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…