Learning from Suzhou in Realizing Sustainable City Commitments

Suzhou, June 13, 2025 - Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, is one of the manufacturing centers with four main industries, namely electronics, equipment manufacturing, advanced materials and renewable energy. Continuing the series of 75 Years Indonesia–China Exchange Visit programs that took place from June 10-14, 2025, the Indonesian delegation led by the Institute for Essential…

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China as Indonesia’s Strategic Renewable Energy Partner

Shanghai, June 13, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that as a leader in renewable energy technology, China has invaluable experience for Indonesia in its efforts to achieve its energy transition targets. IESR Executive Director, Fabby Tumiwa, stated that Indonesia can utilize China's expertise, especially in terms of investment, infrastructure capacity…

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IESR Initiates Community to Accelerate Indonesia’s Green Hydrogen Development

Jakarta, March 27, 2025 - Utilizing green hydrogen will help Indonesia achieve its net zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner through its use in the electricity, industrial and transportation sectors. Green hydrogen production will accelerate the development of renewable energy generation and support mitigation strategies in user sectors where emissions are difficult to…

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Driving Clean Energy Transformation for a Sustainable Future

Semarang, February 6, 2025 – Central Java plays a crucial role in national economic development, with its rapidly growing industrial sector. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the province contributed 8.24 percent  to the national economy in Q3 2024, with the manufacturing sector dominating Central Java’s economic structure at approximately 33.31 percent.…

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Accelerating Green Hydrogen Deployment through a Comprehensive National Hydrogen Roadmap

Jakarta, January 30, 2025 - Indonesia has 3,687 GW of renewable energy potential, a significant asset for developing green hydrogen. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) recognizes green hydrogen as a key solution for accelerating decarbonization in industry and transportation, particularly in energy-intensive sectors that require high-temperature combustion, heavy equipment operations, and long-distance land…

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100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran: Opportunities to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Jakarta, January 22, 2025 - The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will complete 100 days on January 28, 2025. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that while the government has expressed enthusiasm for achieving energy independence and aiming for zero emissions before 2060, this commitment has not…

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