Pre-Feasibility Study (Pre-FS) Presentation & Launch of Study Results Unlocking Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Future: The Economic Case for 333 GW of Solar, Wind, and Hydropower Projects

18 February 2025623Views0Likes0Comments
Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) report, the Indonesian government targets in 2030, emission reduction in the energy sector to reach 358 million tons CO2eq by its own efforts (CM1). In line with this goal, the Indonesian government is also committed to achieving Net-Zero Emission in the energy sector by 2060 or sooner.…

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Driving Clean Energy Transformation for a Sustainable Future

Event Coverage11 February 202572Views0Likes0Comments
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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Seminar: Accelerating Energy Transition in Southeast Asia and The Role of ASEAN Chairmanship Malaysia

10 February 2025283Views0Likes0Comments
Background Southeast Asia stands as the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 3.8 trillion in 2023. The region's economy is projected to triple by 2050, reinforcing its role as a major global economic player. However, this rapid economic expansion is expected to drive a significant increase in…

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Accelerating Green Hydrogen Deployment through a Comprehensive National Hydrogen Roadmap

Press Release30 January 20251KViews0Likes1Comment
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

Press Release22 January 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
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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MoU Signing with BRIGC: IESR Fosters China and Indonesia Cooperation for Climate Goal and Energy Transition

Press Release16 December 2024693Views0Likes0Comments
IESR Executive Director Fabby Tumiwa  (left) and BRIGC Secretary General Ciu Dandan (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, witnessed by the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Beijing, China, December 13, 2024- Strengthening Indonesia’s climate ambitions and accelerating the energy transition require close international collaboration, including with China…

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Reflecting on the UK’s Experience in Integrating Renewable Energy in its Power Grid

Press Release12 December 2024451Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, 11 December 2024- The Indonesian government acknowledges the importance of fostering the decarbonization of the energy system as it brings environmental, social, and economic benefits to the nation. The integral part of energy transition is underscored in the National Long‐Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045, where it is identified as a key game-changer for Indonesia's…

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IETO 2025: Indonesia’s Energy Transition at a Crossroads Due to Weak Political Commitment

Press Release6 December 20241KViews0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, December 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has consistently monitored the development and direction of Indonesia's energy transition as outlined in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2025 report published since 2018. IESR highlights that despite the government's pledge to reduce emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energy, the…

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After COP-29: Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Policy and Financing for Energy Transition

Press Release4 December 2024972Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, December 3, 2024 - The 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP-29), originally expected to be a “Climate Finance” COP to support developing countries in climate mitigation and adaptation, produced decisions that did not meet expectations. Developed countries only agreed to mobilize USD 300 billion per year in climate finance by 2035,…

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