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

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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

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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

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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…

Optimizing Profitability in shared use of the Transmission Network for Renewable Energy

Press Release29 April 2025131Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 29, 2025 - The government has issued the 2025 National Electricity General Plan (RUKN), setting a target for the renewable energy mix in the electricity sector at 15.9 percent by 2025 and 21 percent by 2030. However, the development of renewable energy has been slow. Currently, the renewable energy mix in the electricity…

The Story of Three ASEAN Countries in Encouraging Energy Decentralization

Event Coverage24 April 202595Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, April 22, 2025 - In an effort to realize the Net Zero Emission (NZE) target of 2060, decentralized energy is a strategic element that cannot be ignored. Unlike a centralized system, decentralized energy offers a more inclusive and adaptive approach, especially for areas that are difficult to reach by conventional electricity networks. This model…

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

Press Release24 April 2025443Views 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 2025280Views 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

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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…

Surabaya Towards a Sustainable City

Event Coverage18 April 2025167Views 0Likes 0Comments

Surabaya, 16 April 2025 - Surabaya City, East Java, has officially started the implementation of decarbonization of the building sector through the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project. The project is funded by the German Government and is part of the Indonesia-Germany bilateral cooperation that has started since 2023 and will last until 2028.…

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

Press Release17 April 2025523Views 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…

Optimizing Renewable Energy Connectivity in ASEAN

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Jakarta, April 16, 2025 - Energy security that supports emissions reduction must become a primary focus in developing cross-border electricity connectivity projects across the ASEAN region through the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). Highlighting Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair this year and its commitment to finalize the updated APG Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Institute for…

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

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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…