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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Aligning Geopolitical Priorities and Climate Risks for a Sustainable Future

Jakarta, September 19, 2024 - The climate crisis has become one of the most urgent issues facing the world today. Rising global temperatures are affecting almost every aspect of human life, from increasing global temperatures and melting polar ice caps to rising sea levels. These conditions have the potential to cause ecosystem destruction, infrastructure damage,…

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Energy Data Recording as a Key Catalyst to Achieve Industrial Decarbonization

Surakarta, September 18, 2024 - As the climate crisis becomes increasingly real, the transformation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is essential as a decarbonization step. Several strategies can be implemented, such as electrification, utilization of renewable energy, hydrogen development, and energy efficiency improvements. This was highlighted by Farid Wijaya, Senior Analyst at the Institute…

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The Power of Meaningful Small Actions and Community Engagement in the Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 13, 2024 - Community involvement, including vulnerable groups, must be a significant aspect of implementing the just or equitable transition. It must be accompanied by a proper understanding of the just transition to mobilize community support and participation. Various methods of raising public awareness about the energy transition can be done, from developing…

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Urgency and Acceleration of Renewable Energy through Joint Utilization of Electricity Network (Power Wheeling)

Background Power wheeling is a mechanism that allows the owner of a power plant to deliver electricity to consumers using an existing transmission network owned by another party. In the context of Indonesia's electricity market, PLN as the owner of the electricity network is the main stakeholder in the application of this mechanism, apart from…

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Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out.  Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

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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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