The Strategic Role of Malaysia’s Chairmanship in Leading the Energy Transition in ASEAN

Putrajaya, February 20, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) through the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Coalition (SETC) encourages Malaysia, as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025 to encourage and implement the energy transformation agenda in ASEAN as a regional contribution to climate crisis mitigation.  Some strategic steps that…

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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

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.…

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

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…

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Reflecting on the UK’s Experience in Integrating Renewable Energy in its Power Grid

Jakarta, 11 December 2024- The Indonesian government acknowledges the importance of fostering the decarbonization of the energy system as it brings environmental, social, and economic benefits to the nation. The integral part of energy transition is underscored in the National Long‐Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045, where it is identified as a key game-changer for Indonesia's…

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IETO 2025: Indonesia’s Energy Transition at a Crossroads Due to Weak Political Commitment

Jakarta, December 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has consistently monitored the development and direction of Indonesia's energy transition as outlined in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2025 report published since 2018. IESR highlights that despite the government's pledge to reduce emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energy, the…

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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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