Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition to Boost Economic Growth to 8 Percent

Jakarta, October 10, 2024—President-elect Prabowo Subianto targets economic growth to increase to 8 percent during his administration. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that accelerating the energy transition through renewable energy development can support the achievement of this target.  The Executive Director of IESR, Fabby Tumiwa, said that accelerating the energy transition is…

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The Energy Transition for the People

In 2021, energy transition in Indonesia has gained traction, with the pledge to reach net zero emission by 2060 or sooner signalling the starting point. The target is set 10 years earlier than previously set 2070 target in the first release of  Long Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR),…

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Green Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

Semarang, October 4, 2024 – Amid the growing urgency to address the global climate crisis, green collaboration has become a key element in implementing a sustainable future. Green collaboration refers to cooperation among various stakeholders—government, private sector, civil society, and academia—to achieve mutually beneficial environmental, social, and economic goals. This concept is important in the…

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Breaking the Walls: The Future of Indonesia’s Solar Energy and Energy Storage Innovations

Offline Registration *Online/Zoom Attendance Registration please register via the “Register” button on the right. Background As the global energy transition accelerated, Indonesia is at a critical juncture in its efforts to redefine its energy landscape. In order to address the walls in energy security while also concerning the net zero emission target, find a sustainable…

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Review the Effectiveness of State Budget Allocation for Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 26, 2024 - The Indonesian government issued the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 103 of 2023 on October 13, 2023. PMK No.103/2023 aims to provide fiscal support through a funding and financing framework to accelerate the energy transition in the electricity sector. Based on the Climate Policy Implementation Check 2024 assessment conducted…

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Encouraging Renewable Energy Development Through Joint Transmission Utilization

Jakarta, 25 September 2024 - The establishment of a transmission network joint utilization scheme (wheeling) to accelerate the utilization of renewable energy in the New Energy and Renewable Energy Bill (EBET Bill) is still being discussed by the government and the House of Representatives (DPR). The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages the implementation…

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Prioritizing Infrastructure Development to Accelerate Green Mobility in Indonesia

Makassar, September 22, 2024 - As Indonesia is currently facing the pressing challenges of climate change, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. The Society of Renewable Energy (SRE) in Sultan Hasanuddin University hosted their annual Student Innovation Competition in Climate, Energy, and Sustainability (SICLUS) with this year's theme, "Visioning a City…

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Deepening Indonesia-China Cooperation to Accelerate Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 24, 2024 - Addressing the climate crisis requires international partnerships to accelerate Indonesia's energy transition to renewable energy. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights the need for Indonesia to actively create and seize opportunities for cooperation with countries that are rapidly advancing renewable energy, such as China, to share technology and…

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Aligning Geopolitical Priorities and Climate Risks for a Sustainable Future

Jakarta, September 19, 2024 - The climate crisis has become one of the most urgent issues facing the world today. Rising global temperatures are affecting almost every aspect of human life, from increasing global temperatures and melting polar ice caps to rising sea levels. These conditions have the potential to cause ecosystem destruction, infrastructure damage,…

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