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Exploring Early Termination of Coal Power Plant Operations

Jakarta, November 15, 2023 - The government is taking steps on Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 112/2022 concerning the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply by drafting a road map for the operational termination of coal-fired power plants. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views preparing a road map for the early termination…

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Koran Jakarta | Indonesia Must Continue to Intensify the Development of Solar PV

The operation of  Cirata floating photovoltaic (PV) power plant, West Java, is a milestone in the acceleration of solar PV development to decarbonize electricity in Indonesia. Going forward, Indonesia must optimize the potential of solar PV to support the achievement of the electricity sector's peak emission target in 2030, at the lowest cost. Read more on Koran Jakarta.

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Cirata Floating Solar PV Plant Ready to Operate: Important Milestone for Accelerating Solar Energy Development to Decarbonize Electricity in Indonesia

Jakarta, November 9, 2023 - Cirata floating photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Cirata Reservoir, West Java, with a capacity of 145 MW(ac) or 195 MW(p), has been inaugurated today. This event marks an important milestone for Indonesia as it is now home to the largest floating solar power plant in Southeast Asia, surpassing the…

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IESR: Indonesia Needs a New Strategy to Achieve 23% Renewable Energy Mix by 2025

Jakarta, July 27, 2023 -  In facing the challenges of climate change and striving for sustainable national growth, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that accelerating renewable energy development has become necessary. Through the National Energy Policy (KEN), the Indonesian government has set a target of increasing the share of primary renewable energy…

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