Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue 2024

Introduction Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2024 is an annual dialogue event organized by the Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) in collaboration with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). In 2024, IETD has been held since 2018 and its seventh edition has once again become a national discussion platform for policy makers, business leaders,…

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Road to IETD Webinar: Measuring the Readiness of Indonesia’s Human Resources in the Energy Transition Process

Background Indonesia has committed to achieving Net Zero Emission in 2060 or earlier. The commitment is outlined in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution where the achievement of national greenhouse gas emission reduction is targeted to decrease by 31.89% without international assistance and 43.2% with international assistance. However, Indonesia's ENDC is still far from the emission…

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Indonesia Solar Summit 2024

Background Solar energy (photovoltaics) has made it into Indonesia’s mainstream regulations, power sector planning, and net-zero emission pathway. With a technical potential of 3,294 GWp (MEMR, 2022) and reaching almost 20,000 GWp based on land availability and suitability (IESR, 2021), Indonesia could benefit from massive deployments of solar energy for utility-scale to small scale plants…

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Workshop and Cluster Group Discussion on Determining the Direction of Industrial Decarbonization in the Framework of the Study of Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap in Indonesia

Background The manufacturing sector is a key player in Indonesia's economic growth. In 2022, the manufacturing sector contributed 16.5% of Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product. The manufacturing sector is also a labor-intensive industry that is able to absorb a lot of labor and is classified as a resilient sector. This can be seen from the number…

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Driving the Energy Transition Through Research

Jakarta, June 24, 2024 - The energy transition towards using more environmentally friendly energy resources is a significant challenge faced by many countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Research is vital for understanding, planning, and implementing the necessary changes in this endeavor. This was revealed by Faris Adnan Padhilah, Research Coordinator of the Management Section for Energy…

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Workshop and Capacity Building for Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Phase 2

Workshop on New Technologies in the Energy Transition Stage of the Draft RPJPN 2025-2045 with Civil Society Organizations Phase 2: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Battery Storage System (BESS), Carbon Capture Storage (CCS), and Retirement Plan for Steam Power Plant (PLTU) Background In the draft National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025-2045, the Indonesian government outlines…

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Workshop and Capacity Building for Media Phase 2

Recording Phase 2 Background Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is faced with two major crises: climate change and the energy crisis. The impact of climate change is increasingly felt with the increasing frequency of natural disasters, such as floods, landslides and droughts. On the other hand, the energy crisis is characterized by a high dependence…

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Anticipating Fossil Energy Stranded Assets

Jakarta, May 31, 2024 - In the face of the climate crisis, the world is increasingly advocating for using renewable energy and pushing for reducing fossil fuel development and usage, particularly coal-fired power plants, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. As a result, stakeholders must be prepared for the possibility of stranded assets in…

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