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Breaking the Walls: The Future of Indonesia’s Solar Energy and Energy Storage Innovations

Background As the global energy transition accelerated, Indonesia is at a critical juncture in its efforts to redefine its energy landscape. In order to address the walls in energy security while also concerning the net zero emission target, find a sustainable energy solution that addresses the expanding population, rapid industrialization, and increasing energy demands. Innovative…

A Story from Shanxi: The Ambition to Master Renewable Energy Technology

Event Coverage28 August 202433Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the solar-powered benches at LVG Zero Carbon. Taiyuan, China, August 1, 2024- In front of a building labeled "LVG Zero Carbon," rows of solar energy technology applications are displayed. These various applications, which are prototypes or models, represent the future tools that will help realize zero-carbon cities and homes in Shanxi, China. Solar-powered seating…

Viewing the Government’s Plan Showcase for the Renewable Energy Industry

Event Coverage27 August 202435Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 21st 2024 - The government has a major role in designing the renewable energy industry in Indonesia. A supportive policy framework will support the growth of the renewable energy industry while encouraging demand creation. Apit Pria Nugraha, Head of the Green Industry Center, Ministry of Industry stated that as an effort to create…

Industrial Customer Absorption Capacity for Domestic Solar Power Plants

Event Coverage27 August 202436Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 21, 2024 - The existence of businesses and industries committed to using renewable energy can be a prime mover for the adoption of domestic solar power plants. Industrial customers currently take the largest share of rooftop PV capacity. Toby Walker, Policy Manager of RE100, at the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2024 stated that…

Increasing Demand to Support the Growth of the Solar Industry

Event Coverage27 August 202442Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 21st 2024 - The solar power industry in Indonesia still faces a number of challenges, including low demand and lack of investment. The need for clear policy support to accelerate the development of the solar industry to reach gigawatt scale in Indonesia was the main discussion at the 2024 Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS).…

A Story from Shanxi: Renewable Energy Industry Evolution

Event Coverage27 August 202442Views 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…

Direktur Eksekutif Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa pada Pojok Energi

Optimization of TKDN Rules to Encourage the Growth of the Local PLTS Industry

Press Release22 August 202482Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2024 - The government has just updated two regulations regarding the level of local content requirements (TKDN). The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has issued Permen of ESDM No. 11/2024 on the Use of Domestic Products for Electricity Infrastructure Development. This regulation contains Local Content Requirement relaxation (TKDN) for renewable…

Indonesia Solar Summit 2024: Formulating Concrete Steps to Strengthen the Domestic Solar Industry

Press Release21 August 202492Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 21, 2024 - Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, today highlighted the importance of enhancing Indonesia’s domestic solar energy supply chain and the country’s human capital in its clean energy pathway to address the global climate crisis. He made the statement at the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2024). “The…

Alvin P Sisdwinugraha, Analis Sistem Ketenagalistrikan dan Energi Terbarukan, IESR

Developing a Highly Competitive Local Solar Supply Chain

Event Coverage14 August 202454Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 14, 2024 - In an effort to support a rapid energy transition and build a green industry, the development of an integrated solar power supply chain is a necessity. This was revealed by Marlistya Citraningrum, Sustainable Energy Access Program Manager, Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) during the Indonesia Solar Summit 2024 Media…

Supporting Sustainable Consumption with Solar Energy

Event Coverage13 August 202451Views 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 2024100Views 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 2024117Views 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…