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Webinar on Dispelling Doubts about the Energy Transition

Background The energy transition to clean energy sources is a crucial part of Indonesia's efforts to meet global commitments in tackling climate change. Indonesia has ratified the 2015 Paris Agreement, which targets the world to achieve carbon neutrality by the middle of this century (around 2050). As a form of contribution, Indonesia has set a…

Government Steps to Encourage Green Industry in Indonesia

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Shanghai, June 12, 2025 - The Indonesian government expressed its commitment to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon industry through the presentation of a national strategy at the SNEC International Energy Storage and Hydrogen Technology Conference forum held in Shanghai, China on Thursday (12/6). This forum is part of a series of activities for the…

A Closer Look at China’s Zero Emission Factory Management

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Suzhou, June 14, 2025 - China has a variety of technological innovations and renewable energy project initiatives, one of which is carried out by GoodWe. GoodWe is a world-leading solar inverter manufacturer and smart energy solution provider listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. GoodWe has nearly 5,000 employees worldwide and has worked on solar power…

Learning from Suzhou in Realizing Sustainable City Commitments

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Suzhou, June 13, 2025 - Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, is one of the manufacturing centers with four main industries, namely electronics, equipment manufacturing, advanced materials and renewable energy. Continuing the series of 75 Years Indonesia–China Exchange Visit programs that took place from June 10-14, 2025, the Indonesian delegation led by the Institute for Essential…

China as Indonesia’s Strategic Renewable Energy Partner

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Shanghai, June 13, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that as a leader in renewable energy technology, China has invaluable experience for Indonesia in its efforts to achieve its energy transition targets. IESR Executive Director, Fabby Tumiwa, stated that Indonesia can utilize China's expertise, especially in terms of investment, infrastructure capacity…

Regional Webinar Driving Decarbonization: Understanding Carbon Markets in the Asian Regions

11 June 2025145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background Global temperatures are set to surpass the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels, a limit established to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. However, global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) fall significantly short. By 2030, emissions are projected to be reduced by only 11%, far below the necessary goal of halving…

Advancing Indonesia-China Strategic Partnership for Renewable Energy

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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…

46th ASEAN Summit: Transformative Approach to Energy and Climate Transition Needed

Press Release2 June 2025689Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 2, 2025 – The 46th ASEAN Summit, which concluded on May 26, 2025, produced a long-term vision document titled ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future . In its chair’s statement, Malaysia highlighted the importance of strengthening the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), enhancing its financing mechanisms, and building expertise…

Harvesting Solar Energy at Bali’s Eastern Tip

Event Coverage29 May 2025101Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 2025180Views 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

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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%)…

Clean Water for Bondalem Village from the Sun

Event Coverage27 May 2025142Views 0Likes 0Comments

Buleleng, May 25, 2025 - Located in the middle of the Banjar Kaja Kangin residents' fields, stands the Bondalem Village Borehole Solar Power Plant (PLTS), Tejakula District, Buleleng Regency, Bali, which is the power source to drive the village's borehole. To reach the PLTS location, the Bali Energy Exploration team had to walk along a…