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The Dynamics of the Indonesian Coal Industry Transitioning Towards a Greener Energy System

Event Coverage8 December 2025358Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 3, 2025 – The energy transition is inevitable. The falling prices of low-carbon technologies such as solar energy and batteries are one of the driving forces behind the shift to low-carbon technologies. Projections show that without any intervention, within the next 5-10 years, the price of solar power plants and batteries will…

Reducing the Dominance of Captive Coal-Fired Power Plants to Strengthen Long-Term Competitiveness

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Jakarta, December 5, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) notes that the world is rapidly shifting toward a low-emission economic system. In 2025, global investment in renewable energy, electricity grids, and batteries reached USD 2.2 trillion, double the amount invested in fossil fuels. Beginning January 2026, the European Union will also enforce…

Retreat from Early CFPP Retirement Risks Stalling Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition

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Jakarta, December 4, 2025 – Although Indonesia has issued the Ministerial Regulation of the Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) No. 10/2025, which should regulate the roadmap for the phase-out of Coal-Fired Power Plants (CFPPs) to achieve the net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, its implementation has not shown concrete progress. While Minister of…

Indonesia Needs to Boost Industrial Decarbonization for 8 Percent Economic Growth

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Jakarta, December 2, 2025 – President Prabowo Subianto aims for Indonesia's economic growth to accelerate to 8 percent in the next few years. Responding to this, Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), stated that there is one non-negotiable condition: 8 percent growth will not be achieved without…

Project InnerSpace Publishes Landmark Report on Indonesia’s Geothermal Potential

Press Release2 December 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Study reveals that next-generation geothermal energy could meet up to 90% of Indonesia’s industrial heat demand and play a pivotal role in achieving national renewable energy goals Jakarta, December 2, 2025 – Project InnerSpace today announced the release of The Future of Geothermal in Indonesia , a comprehensive report detailing how, with vast…

Aligning Climate Commitments and Economic Growth

Event Coverage2 December 2025490Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 26, 2025 – The UN Climate Summit, or Conference of Parties (COP) 30, is being held amidst global geopolitical uncertainty. As an archipelagic nation vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis, Indonesia has a vested interest in ensuring its emissions reduction agenda aligns with the 1.5°C trajectory of the Paris Agreement. …

Reflections and Recommendations on the COP30 Results

Event Coverage1 December 2025295Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 28, 2025 – The Conference of Parties (COP30) held in Belem, Brazil, received mixed reactions, although many felt the COP30 results were disappointing. This did not reflect the current global urgency to immediately stem the increase in global warming and the role of the COP, which should strengthen global climate commitments. Arief…

Low-Emission Mobility Requires Policies That Favor Public Transportation

Blog1 December 2025443Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 1, 2025 - "Accelerating the decarbonization of the transportation sector must be a priority for the Indonesian government to achieve its zero-emission target in the coming decades. This is because the transportation sector is one of the three largest contributors to emissions in Indonesia. In 2024, this sector produced approximately 202 million tons…

Bali Solar Gathering: Enhancing the Rooftop Solar Ecosystem in Bali

Event Coverage1 December 2025303Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, 25 November 2025 – The high level of activity in Bali’s tourism sector makes electricity a fundamental need, especially with the increasing number of accommodation facilities, shopping centers, attractions, and growing mobility. Looking at trends over the past two years, which show that the largest electricity consumption, around 50%, comes from the business sector…

Commencing the Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants through Flexible Operations and Renewable Energy Utilization

Press Release27 November 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 27, 2025 - Indonesia has imposed restrictions on the development of new coal-fired power plants as part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. However, the government still allows exceptions for projects integrated with industrial zones, national strategic initiatives, or those already included in existing plans. These provisions are…

Utilization of Renewable Energy Becomes a Development Priority in Central Java

Event Coverage26 November 2025453Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, November 28, 2025 – Central Java is at a critical juncture in its journey toward future energy. Amidst the constantly growing need for electricity, the province holds a vast opportunity to become a center for renewable energy development in Indonesia. Sodi Zakiy Muwafiq, a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst at the Institute for Essential…

Rising Emissions Overshadow Ambition for 8 Percent Economic Growth

Press Release20 November 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 20, 2025 - By the end of 2025, Indonesia’s energy transition remains largely rhetorical and continues to fall short of its stated goals. Although commitments to renewable energy appear to have strengthened over the past decade, the dominance of fossil fuels has in fact increased, further deepening the country’s dependence on fossil-based energy…