Energy Transition in the Electricity Sector to Support Energy Independence in Remote Areas

Jakarta 22 November 2024 - The Journey to achieve Indonesia’s energy independence and security could be supported through utilization of renewable energy as one of the sources of electricity supply. Through President Prabowo's directives mentioned during his Inauguration Speech (20/10/2024), Indonesia will focus on renewable energy management to achieve energy independence and security in accordance…

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Green Economy: Central Java’s Strategic Steps towards a Sustainable Future

Semarang, November 22, 2024 - Transformation towards a green economy in Central Java is an important step to create sustainable and environmentally friendly development. As a province with great potential in the agriculture, industry and renewable energy sectors, Central Java has the opportunity to become a model for green economy transformation in Indonesia. This approach…

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Enhance Domestic Product Competitiveness through Industrial Decarbonization

Jakarta, November 5, 2024 - Growing global commitments to climate change mitigation are raising sustainability standards in international trade. To keep domestic products competitive, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights the need for the government to expedite the transition to renewable energy and decarbonization in the industrial sector. The European Union is…

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Examining Energy Efficiency Practices and Renewables Utilization in Indonesia’s Building Sector

Jakarta, October 30, 2024 - The energy transition is a gradual process with a long duration and requires collaborative efforts from various stakeholders ranging from the national government, sub-national governments, the private sector, and financial institutions to be able to share roles in realizing the energy transition. The building sector is the sector that has…

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The Bali Coalition for Net-Zero Emissions Highlights the Importance of a Grassroots Approach to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Bali

Ubud, October 27, 2024 - The Province of Bali, through the launch of the Bali Net Zero Emissions initiative in August 2023, has reinforced its commitment to becoming a leading province in achieving the net zero emissions target by 2045. This pledge reflects the Bali Governor’s Regulation No. 45 of 2019 on Bali Clean Energy…

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Prabowo Subianto’s Extensive Homework to make Indonesia Emission-Free

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - With Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka being sworn in as leaders of Indonesia on October 20, 2024, significant responsibilities await them, mainly to realize an emission-free Indonesia. The new government inherits the commitment built during President Joko Widodo's 10-year administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain environmental sustainability.…

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Opportunities for Increased Adoption of Solar Energy and Energy Storage Systems in Indonesia

Jakarta, October 15, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environment think tank, has released two new studies on solar energy development and an assessment of energy storage systems in Indonesia.  The Indonesia Solar Energy Outlook (ISEO) 2025 report highlights that solar energy growth in Indonesia has…

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All About the Just Transition

The term "just energy transition" gained significant attention in Indonesia in 2022, during the country's presidency of the G20. However, as of now, Indonesia lacks a clear definition of what a just transition means in the specific context of the country. Origins of the Just Transition The concept of "just transition" first emerged in the 1970s,…

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