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Challenges and Opportunities Solar Industry Supply Chain in Indonesia

Event Coverage19 July 202416Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 17, 2024 - Solar energy has become a cornerstone in various roadmaps for Indonesia's power sector due to its abundant potential. According to an analysis by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Indonesia has a solar energy potential of nearly 20,000 GWp, considering land suitability. The IESR's Deep Decarbonization study shows that…

Just Transition Dialogue II: Aligning Civil Society’s Views and Intervention Strategies in Realizing a Just Energy Transition in Indonesia

18 July 202440Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background Currently, the Indonesian government is drafting the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), which is a derivative of the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025-2045. The document will also be adjusted to the vision and mission of the elected president and vice president for the period 2024-2029. In the latest draft, Indonesia's energy transition policy…

Indonesia and Norway Drive Energy Transition

Event Coverage9 July 202431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 9, 2024 - Indonesia and Norway have set ambitious targets for the green transition and transformation. Both countries are crucial in realizing the goal of net zero emissions under the Paris Agreement and keeping 1.5 degrees C within reach. Norway is the world's third-largest oil and natural gas exporter, accounting for 2 percent…

Collaborative Efforts to Encourage Greater Utilization of Renewable Energy

Event Coverage8 July 202438Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 3 July 2024 - 2024 is a planning year for the Indonesian Government. After holding the general election last February, a number of preparations were made to ensure the leadership transition went smoothly. In addition, several energy policy instruments have undergone changes and are in the process of being updated. To meet the target…

Youth Climate Conference 2024

8 July 202470Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background Children born in 2020 will experience natural disasters 3.4 times more often than their grandparents born in 1960 according to Save the Children's 2020 study. These natural disasters will be linked to climate change, such as heatwaves, droughts, forest fires, flooding and crop failure. These conditions pose a serious threat to the environment that…

Transitioning Fossil Fuel Businesses to Lower Emissions

Press Release4 July 202444Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 4, 2024 - Indonesia government needs to accelerate the energy transition by shifting from reliance on emission-intensive fossil fuels to renewable energy to significantly reduce emissions in the energy sector and achieve net zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner. Indonesia can learn from the experience of countries like Norway, which have…

Anticipating Fossil Energy Stranded Assets

Blog31 May 202434Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 31, 2024 - In the face of the climate crisis, the world is increasingly advocating for using renewable energy and pushing for reducing fossil fuel development and usage, particularly coal-fired power plants, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. As a result, stakeholders must be prepared for the possibility of stranded assets in…

Report Launching and Discussion : 1.5°C-aligned coal power transition pathways in Indonesia: additional strategies beyond the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP)

21 May 2024101Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background Indonesia has ratified the Paris Agreement through Law no 16/2016. As a result, Indonesia is legally bound to contribute to the global struggle to mitigate the climate crisis through ambitious efforts and action in reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and limiting the increase of the average global temperature below 1.5 0 C. In…

Launch of Report on Identifying Financing Needs for an Equitable Transformation of Indonesia’s Electricity Sector

26 April 202433Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background As one of the largest coal consuming and producing countries, Indonesia is ranked 6th as a global greenhouse gas emitter with a share of 3.11% of total global emissions (Climatewatch, 2024). In 2020 alone, the energy sector became the largest contributor to emissions, following the forestry and land sectors that have almost always dominated…

Carefully Designing Indonesia’s Energy Policy Framework

Blog2 April 202433Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 28, 2024 - The National Energy Council (DEN) plans to adjust the renewable energy mix target. Currently in the draft Government Regulation on National Energy Policy (RPP KEN), DEN plans to reduce the national renewable energy mix target to 17-19 percent by 2025. Previously, the renewable energy mix target was 23 percent by…

Nikkei Asia | Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to Backtrack on Renewables

Media Coverage26 March 202419Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia's recent lowering of its renewable energy targets highlights Southeast Asia's decarbonization challenges, with inflation and financing concerns growing across the region, from Malaysia to Vietnam. Read more on Nikkei Asia.

Report Launch Nusa Penida 100% Renewable Energy

29 February 202432Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background The Bali Provincial Government set a vision for 2023,2023,Bali Net Zero Emissions by 2045 in August 2023 supported by non-governmental organization partners. This vision covers the electricity, transportation, and climate entrepreneurship development sectors. This ambitious target can be achieved by the Bali Provincial Government through an effective and collaborative strategy and…