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

Press Release5 September 2024301Views 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 2024287Views 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…

Democratizing Energy: Breaking the perpetual reliance on fossil giants

Blog30 August 202461Views 0Likes 0Comments

It was raining hard in the Cisarua river bank, deep in the Sukabumi Regency, Banten, as we stopped to shelter ourselves in the Ciganas microhydro plant’s slightly wrecked powerhouse. This mere 80 kW-sized power plant is adequate to provide electricity to around 100 houses in the Cipta Rasa Traditional Village ( desa adat ). Since…

Regional Dialogue: Decarbonizing the Power Sector in Southeast Asia

Event Coverage30 August 2024193Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bali, August 26, 2024 - Southeast Asia (SEA) is forecasted to be the 4th biggest economic powerhouse in the world by 2050, with GDP to triple from 3.1 trillion in 2021 to 10.5 trillion in 2050 ( ACE, 2022 ). With that ample economic growth, energy consumption is also realistically predicted to triple from 473.1…

A Story from Shanxi: Renewable Energy Industry Evolution

Event Coverage27 August 2024313Views 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 2024146Views 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 2024388Views 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 2024702Views 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 2024313Views 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 2024468Views 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 2024271Views 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…