Breaking the Walls: The Future of Indonesia’s Solar Energy and Energy Storage Innovations

Background As the global energy transition accelerated, Indonesia is at a critical juncture in its efforts to redefine its energy landscape. In order to address the walls in energy security while also concerning the net zero emission target, find a sustainable energy solution that addresses the expanding population, rapid industrialization, and increasing energy demands. Innovative…

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Review the Effectiveness of State Budget Allocation for Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 26, 2024 - The Indonesian government issued the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 103 of 2023 on October 13, 2023. PMK No.103/2023 aims to provide fiscal support through a funding and financing framework to accelerate the energy transition in the electricity sector. Based on the Climate Policy Implementation Check 2024 assessment conducted…

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Prioritizing Infrastructure Development to Accelerate Green Mobility in Indonesia

Makassar, September 22, 2024 - As Indonesia is currently facing the pressing challenges of climate change, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. The Society of Renewable Energy (SRE) in Sultan Hasanuddin University hosted their annual Student Innovation Competition in Climate, Energy, and Sustainability (SICLUS) with this year's theme, "Visioning a City…

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The Role of Individuals in Driving a Sustainable Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 17, 2024—The energy transition provides economic benefits and creates positive environmental and social impacts. The energy transition process is not only about technology transition but also about inclusivity and sustainability. For this reason, it is time for individuals to make comprehensive and equitable changes.  Agus P Tampubolon, Project Manager of Clean, Affordable and…

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Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week (ISEW) 2024

The Governments of Indonesia and Germany have been engaged in a fruitful collaboration in the energy sector for over 30 years, encompassing technical and financial assistance across various renewable energy initiatives. The cooperation stretches across topics of renewable energy upscaling, transmission grid extension, green jobs and skills development as well as inclusive dialogues with civil…

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IESR Recommendations for an Ambitious, Fair, Credible, and Transparent SNDC

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) has submitted an initial draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) or Second NDC document at a public consultation (08/20/2024). Looking at the SNDC draft, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that Indonesia's climate target has not shown the most…

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