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Power Wheeling in the EBET Bill: Renewable Energy Opportunity or Liberalization Threat?

Blog17 September 202482Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 17 September 2024 - The scheme of utilizing a shared transmission network or power wheeling that is included in the discussion of the New and Renewable Energy Bill (EBET) has drawn pros and cons. The government proposes that this scheme be included in the EBET Bill to accelerate renewable energy development in Indonesia. However,…

The Role of Individuals in Driving a Sustainable Energy Transition

Blog17 September 202453Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release14 September 202467Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

13 September 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release5 September 202488Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Lack of Renewable Energy Ambition in the KEN RPP

Blog5 September 202478Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 5 September 2024 - The progress of harmonization of the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) on the National Energy Policy (KEN) has now reached the final stage, awaiting approval from the House of Representatives to be ratified. Although intensive discussions have been taking place since 2023, including through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with Commission VII…

A Story from Shanxi: Renewable Energy Industry Evolution

Event Coverage27 August 202471Views 0Likes 0Comments

The application of solar power plants with reflectors at Shanxi Shuangliang Renewable Energy Industry Group Taiyuan, China, 31 July 2024 - The sun shone brightly on the second day of developments in the energy transition within China's largest coal-producing province, Shanxi. The Indonesian delegation, consisting of representatives from the provincial governments of East Kalimantan and…

Road to IETD Webinar: Measuring the Readiness of Indonesia’s Human Resources in the Energy Transition Process

20 August 20242KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Background Indonesia has committed to achieving Net Zero Emission in 2060 or earlier. The commitment is outlined in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution where the achievement of national greenhouse gas emission reduction is targeted to decrease by 31.89% without international assistance and 43.2% with international assistance. However, Indonesia's ENDC is still far from the emission…

Supporting Sustainable Consumption with Solar Energy

Event Coverage13 August 202464Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 6 August 2024 - Sustainable consumption is the use of products and services that meet basic needs and bring a better quality of life while minimizing the use of natural resources, toxic materials, gas emissions and pollutants in the life cycle of these products and services. In the context of energy consumption, the use…

Indonesia Solar Summit 2024

12 August 2024157Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background Solar energy (photovoltaics) has made it into Indonesia’s mainstream regulations, power sector planning, and net-zero emission pathway. With a technical potential of 3,294 GWp (MEMR, 2022) and reaching almost 20,000 GWp based on land availability and suitability (IESR, 2021), Indonesia could benefit from massive deployments of solar energy for utility-scale to small scale plants…

Challenges and Opportunities Solar Industry Supply Chain in Indonesia

Event Coverage19 July 2024208Views 0Likes 1Comment

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 2024169Views 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…