Energy Transition Arsip

Promoting Decentralized Renewable Energy as a Strategy for Energy Security in ASEAN

Press Release24 April 20251KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Jakarta, 24 April 2025 - Although the electrification ratio in the ASEAN region has generally surpassed 90 percent, many communities still lack access to reliable and high-quality electricity to support their productivity and economic growth. To enhance energy security, affordability, and sustainability, ASEAN countries need to adopt decentralized energy systems based on locally sourced renewable…

The Commencement of the Electricity Transition Journey Towards Net-Zero Emission

Press Release23 April 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 23, 2025 - The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia has issued ESDM Regulation No. 10/2025 concerning the Roadmap for the Electricity Sector Energy Transition on Tuesday (15/4). This regulation is a mandate from Presidential Regulation No. 112/2022 article 3. This ESDM Regulation regulates the roadmap for terminating the…

Indonesia’s Steps Towards Green Hydrogen for Decarbonization

Blog22 April 2025772Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 17, 2025 - The use of low-emission green hydrogen is a way to mitigate the climate crisis. The government needs to build a green hydrogen ecosystem that drives cost reductions and increases demand from sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as industry, to transportation. Irawan Asaad, Director of Climate Change Mitigation at the…

75 Years of Indonesia-China Relations: Promoting New Partnership to Accelerate Energy Transition and Green Growth

Press Release17 April 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 17, 2025 - Indonesia and China have just celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations. Official diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China have been established since April 13, 1950 and continue to this day in terms of trade, infrastructure development, energy, and socio-culture. Until 2022, China has been Indonesia's largest trading partner for 10…

Webinar and Study Launch: “Accelerating Renewables Investment in Indonesia: Shared use of the Transmission Network”

14 April 2025959Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background Indonesia’s energy transition is entering a pivotal phase, with the government targeting 75 GW of additional renewable capacity by 2040 as part of its broader commitment to phasing out coal and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. However, corporate investment in renewable energy is still constrained by limited procurement mechanisms and geographical…

Protecting the Earth, Securing the Future: It’s Time for Young People to Take Action

Event Coverage24 March 2025469Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, March 20, 2025 – The worsening environmental damage is directly impacting the future of younger generations. From declining air quality and clean water crises to climate change disrupting agriculture and public health, the consequences are severe. Despite not being involved in past decisions, today's youth will bear the brunt of these impacts. Therefore, young…

Energy Transition Task Force Expected to Accelerate Energy Transition and Industrial Decarbonization

Press Release21 March 2025791Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 21, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes and appreciates the establishment of the Energy Transition and Green Economy Task Force (TEH Task Force) through the Decree of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Number 141 of 2025. The existence of this Task Force shows the commitment of President Prabowo's…

Dissemination and Launch of Study “Market Assessment for Indonesia’s Domestic Manufacturing Industry for Renewable Energy”

14 March 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background According to a report from the IEA, by 2050, an estimated 80% of the world's energy consumption will be supplied by renewable energy. Where more than 50% of the supply comes from solar and wind energy. In addition, energy storage systems, especially batteries, will become a support system to support renewable…

Production Emission Management and Waste Anticipation of Electric Vehicle Batteries

Blog10 March 2025780Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 1, 2025 - The transportation sector is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions in Indonesia. Citing an IESR study, the sector is among the top three highest CO2 emitters in the country. Of the total transportation emissions, around 90 percent comes from land transportation, with passenger cars as the biggest contributor,…

IESR: Indonesia’s 333 GW Renewable Energy Potential is Financially Viable

Event Coverage4 March 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 27, 2025 - The global trend of renewable energy use is increasing massively. This is supported by increasing innovation in renewable energy technology and falling battery prices. However, in the last five years, Indonesia has not shown significant progress in adding its renewable energy capacity. In 2024, the total renewable energy capacity was…

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

Press Release20 February 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release14 February 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…