Southeast Asia’s Opportunity to Accelerate Energy Transition and Achieve NZE 2050

Jakarta, September 18, 2024—Southeast Asia is predicted to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2050. This projected increase in economic growth will coincide with rising energy demand. Therefore, accelerating the transition to renewable energy and implementing energy efficiency in the region will ensure economic growth in line with significant emission reductions.    The Institute for…

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The Role of Individuals in Driving a Sustainable Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 17, 2024—The energy transition provides economic benefits and creates positive environmental and social impacts. The energy transition process is not only about technology transition but also about inclusivity and sustainability. For this reason, it is time for individuals to make comprehensive and equitable changes.  Agus P Tampubolon, Project Manager of Clean, Affordable and…

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The Power of Meaningful Small Actions and Community Engagement in the Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 13, 2024 - Community involvement, including vulnerable groups, must be a significant aspect of implementing the just or equitable transition. It must be accompanied by a proper understanding of the just transition to mobilize community support and participation. Various methods of raising public awareness about the energy transition can be done, from developing…

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Urgency and Acceleration of Renewable Energy through Joint Utilization of Electricity Network (Power Wheeling)

Background Power wheeling is a mechanism that allows the owner of a power plant to deliver electricity to consumers using an existing transmission network owned by another party. In the context of Indonesia's electricity market, PLN as the owner of the electricity network is the main stakeholder in the application of this mechanism, apart from…

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Global Businesses Call on Indonesia’s Government to Unlock the Country’s Renewables Investment Potential

Large international companies have strongly encouraged the country to increase its renewables target, allow more renewable sourcing options for corporates, and use these options to better channel private investment into quicker renewable energy roll out.  Strong leadership on climate change will enhance Indonesia’s geopolitical standing, drive sustainable economic growth, and encourage substantial skilled job creation,…

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Synergy and Mobilization of Support to Realize Nusa Penida 100 Percent Renewable Energy 2030

Jakarta, September 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Bali Provincial Government have committed to supporting the Bali Net-Zero Emission 2045 initiative in 2023. In 2024, they have started the Nusa Penida 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 initiative by finalizing an integrated roadmap to achieve the target.  Synergy and…

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Indonesia Sustainable Energy Week (ISEW) 2024

The Governments of Indonesia and Germany have been engaged in a fruitful collaboration in the energy sector for over 30 years, encompassing technical and financial assistance across various renewable energy initiatives. The cooperation stretches across topics of renewable energy upscaling, transmission grid extension, green jobs and skills development as well as inclusive dialogues with civil…

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