Energy Transition Arsip

Target of 100% Renewable Electricity in 10 Years Requires Concrete Plans and Policies, IESR Says

Press Release15 August 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 15, 2025 - President Prabowo Subianto aims for 100% of Indonesia's electricity to come from Renewable Energy Sources (RES). This target is expected to be achieved within 10 years or even sooner. He made this statement during the First Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR-RI) for the 2025/2026 Legislative Session…

Indonesia Taps Strategic Momentum at Regional Energy Transition Dialogue (RETD) to Accelerate National Energy Security

Event Coverage1 August 2025869Views 1Like 0Comments

Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia Consortium holds another Regional Energy Transition Dialogue (RETD) 2025 to reconvene and discuss the plan ahead for Southeast Asia’s energy future. Representatives from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam sit together and share their challenges and opportunities to push for renewable energy to achieve climate goals both…

Big Idea Forum, Industrial Decarbonization

Industrial Decarbonization: Seizing Future Industrial Opportunities

Event Coverage30 July 2025138Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 2025 – The industrial sector is a driving force behind Indonesia's economic growth. However, behind the economic growth reflected in GDP growth, there are greenhouse gas emissions resulting from high-energy-intensive industrial activities. Transforming the industrial sector toward a low-carbon industry is imperative. Apit Priya Nugraha, Head of the Ministry of Industry's Green…

Impact of the Indonesia-US Import Tariff Agreement

Blog18 July 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 17, 2025 - Indonesia received a 19% reciprocal tariff from the United States. This tariff was achieved after negotiations. The United States previously announced that Indonesia would be subject to a 32% tariff on its products exported to the United States. As part of the offer for this tariff reduction, the United States…

Energy Independence from Indonesia’s Islands

Event Coverage3 July 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 30, 2025 - PLN's 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) has set a target of adding 42.6 GW of renewable energy capacity and 10.3 energy storage systems. Along with the increase in renewable energy capacity, it is necessary to develop a transmission network that is able to accommodate and operate the energy system…

Understanding Carbon Markets in Pakistan and Indonesia

Event Coverage1 July 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 26 June 2025 - The Asian region faces a significant climate finance gap despite being a major contributor to global emissions. Based on data from the Indonesia Monetary Fund (IMF) 2024, the region needs around USD 1.1 trillion annually to meet climate change mitigation and adaptation targets. However, current investments have only reached around…

Advancing Indonesia-China Strategic Partnership for Renewable Energy

Press Release10 June 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Beijing, June 10, 2025 – Commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that the strategic cooperation between the two countries should focus on accelerating energy transition, developing a green economy, and addressing global climate challenges. This was conveyed during the High-Level Dialogue: Advancing Indonesia–China…

RUPTL Potential to Ignite Indonesian Economy

Blog10 June 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 9, 2025 - The Indonesian government recently released the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) which will be the guideline for the development of Indonesia's electricity in the next 10 years. The government through PLN plans to increase Indonesia's electricity capacity by 69.5 GW. Renewable energy is planned to dominate with a capacity of…

Harvesting Solar Energy at Bali’s Eastern Tip

Event Coverage29 May 2025826Views 0Likes 1Comment

Karangasem, May 22, 2025 – The sun hung fiercely overhead as the Jelajah Energi Bali (Bali Energy Exploration) delegations set foot in Kubu District on the fourth day of their journey. Kubu, located in Karangasem Regency at the easternmost tip of Bali, is known for its volcanic terrain and arid coastline. The soil…

Industrial Decarbonization Can Drive 8 Percent Economic Growth

Event Coverage28 May 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 26, 2025 – The Indonesian government is targeting gradual economic growth of 8% by 2029, placing the industrial sector as the main driver of this growth. However, global challenges such as protectionist policies and the climate crisis present obstacles that cannot be ignored. In response, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) held…

Government Needs to Ensure Strategy to Achieve Renewable Energy Target in RUPTL 2025-2034

Press Release27 May 20256KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Jakarta, May 27, 2025 – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (KESDM) has just ratified the PLN Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2034 on Monday (5/26). This latest RUPTL targets an increase in the capacity of new and renewable energy (EBT) power plants by 42.6 GW (61%) and 10.3 GW (15%)…

Exploring Energy Independent Villages in Bali’s Journey Toward Net Zero Emissions 2045

Event Coverage24 May 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Gianyar, May 21, 2025 – The development of renewable energy has become a crucial step in Bali’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2045. Long celebrated for its natural beauty and rich culture, the Island of the Gods is now transforming into a pioneer of clean energy transition in Indonesia. The growing urgency…