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

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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…

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

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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…

Exploring the Utilization of Solar Energy on the Island of the Gods

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Denpasar, May 21, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in collaboration with the Bali Province Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources Office held the Bali Energy Exploration, an event to explore the potential and implementation of renewable energy on the Island of the Gods. The Bali Energy Exploration was held from Tuesday,…

Energy Explore Bali: Growing Optimism for an Energy Independent Bali

Press Release20 May 2025234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, May 20, 2025 - In addition to its natural beauty, Bali has abundant renewable energy potential reaching more than 26 GW. With this potential, Bali has a great opportunity to meet its electricity needs entirely from renewable energy sources. However, until 2024, the realization of its renewable energy mix has only reached 1.48 percent,…

Webinar: Floating Solar Realizes Transition for Indonesia: Economics and Reliability of Floating Solar Power Plants and Energy Storage Systems

20 May 2025145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Streaming Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC), Indonesia is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector by 358 million tons of CO2eq with its own efforts by 2030. In line with these efforts, at CoP26, the Indonesian government targeted the energy sector to achieve Net Zero Emission (NZE)…

IESR Supports the Governor’s Flagship Program “Bali Mandiri Energi” through Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Plant Utilization

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Denpasar, May 15, 2025 – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster today launched the Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Utilization to achieve Bali Energy Independence, one of his flagship programs. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes this initiative and sees it as a progressive step to encourage energy independence based on local resources while…

Conduct Investigation and Strengthen Electrical Infrastructure After Bali Power Outage

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Jakarta, May 6, 2025 - All areas in Bali were reported to have experienced a power outage on Friday (2/5). The disruption to the electricity system not only caused difficulties for the community, but also had an impact on public services, including traffic jams at various points and flight delays at Ngurah Rai Airport. Responding…

Encouraging the Future of NTT with Renewable Energy

Event Coverage8 May 2025265Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kupang, 6 May 2025 – East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with its vast natural potential, is now moving towards a greener and more sustainable future. One of the biggest visions being developed by the government and various stakeholders is to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050. This is not just an aspiration, but a concrete…

Navigating the Path Toward the East Nusa Tenggara Net-Zero Emissions Roadmap 2050

Event Coverage7 May 2025146Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kupang, 5 May 2025 – East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is one of the regions in Indonesia with significant potential for developing renewable energy, such as solar, micro-hydro, and biomass energy. NTT possesses high renewable energy potential. Preliminary analysis from the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) shows solar energy potential of 338.59 GWp, mini and…

Opportunities for Youth in Sustainable Employment

Event Coverage6 May 2025110Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, May 3, 2025 - The climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. However, amidst these challenges, there is a great opportunity for Indonesia to transform towards clean and sustainable energy. Behind this opportunity, there is one important force that must not be forgotten, namely young people. Executive Director of…

Encouraging the Role of Empowered Youth for Sustainable Energy

Event Coverage5 May 2025106Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, May 3, 2025 - Central Java, as a province rich in natural resources, culture, and human potential, faces major challenges in dealing with the climate crisis. Phenomena such as rising sea levels that erode the northern coast and extreme weather patterns that disrupt farmers' harvests increasingly show the real impact of climate change. These…