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Low-Carbon Transition: Economic Opportunity or Burden?

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Jakarta, February 20, 2026 – Energy transition is often perceived as an expensive agenda that burdens the economy. However, according to Reananda Hidayat, Sustainable Mobility, Clean Environment, and Buildings Staff at IESR, this assumption is no longer relevant given recent developments. According to him, renewable energy technology has actually become the most economical choice today.…

Report and Policy Brief Launching on The Indonesia Captive Power Decarbonization

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Background The growth of Indonesia's manufacturing industry in recent years has been matched by a rapid increase in the use of captive power plants, which remain dominated by fossil-fuel-based energy sources. Dependence on these carbon-intensive plants poses a long-term risk of carbon lock-in, potentially hindering the achievement of Indonesia's Net Zero Emission targets and increasing…

Promoting Renewable Energy Utilization Amidst Fossil Fuel Dominance

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Jakarta, February 16, 2026 – Indonesia's energy mix remains dominated by fossil fuels to this day. Approximately 85 percent of the national primary energy comes from fossil sources, with coal accounting for more than 65 percent of electricity generation and being widely used in the industrial sector. This was stated by Deon Arinaldo, Energy System…

Economic Transformation: The Key to Energy Transition for Coal-Producing Regions

Event Coverage12 February 202676Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 12, 2026 – South Sumatra's role as a national energy hub plays a vital part in the province's economic development. The contribution of the mineral and coal sector to South Sumatra's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) stood at 25.94 percent in 2024. This high level of dependency means the province must carefully prepare…

Webinar Geopolitical Dynamics and Its Impact to Energy Transition Agenda in Southeast Asia Region and Indonesia

5 February 20263KViews 1Like 0Comments

Replay Event Background Recent actions of the United States (US) foreign policy have heightened global uncertainty, characterized by inconsistent commitments to multilateralism, selective engagement in international conflicts, and unilateral diplomatic actions. Notably, the US has withdrawn from major international organizations related to climate-energy, e.g. UNFCCC, IPCC, IRENA, as part of a broader departure from…

Suara.com | IESR: 2025 Renewable Energy Mix Only 15.75 Percent, Not on Target

Media Coverage3 February 2026264Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Even though the renewable energy mix target has been lowered in the latest National Energy Regulation (KEN), the realization of the renewable energy mix in electricity remains unmet. This shows that the main problem is not the target, but rather the implementation and consistency of the policy," said Fabby. Readmore at Suara.com

Food Prices Soar Due to the Climate Crisis

Blog29 January 20262KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Entering early 2026, several staple food items in Indonesia have seen price increases compared to the previous year. This isn't just a matter of distribution or speculators; the climate crisis is playing a major role. Based on data from the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, the commodity with the highest price hike…

Report Launching on Solar Archipelago: Delivering 100 GW Solar PV Program in Indonesia In Collaboration IESR and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA)

28 January 20264KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (KESDM) has published the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) for the 2025-2060 period. The RUKN document states that to achieve the NZE by 2060 or earlier, an average annual increase in power generation of approximately 9.6 GW is required to reach a total capacity of 443 GW…

Webinar Indonesia’s Industrial Transition in 2025: Hard-to-Abate Sectors and the Net-Zero Progress

20 January 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background Indonesia is currently drafting an Industrial Decarbonization 2050 Roadmap as a strategic instrument to support its economic growth target of 8%, in line with its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), assisting Ministry of Industry in drafting the roadmap, views industrial decarbonization not…

Katadata | Renewable Energy Mix to Reach 15.75% by End of 2025, Hydroelectric Power Remains the Largest

Media Coverage19 January 202696Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Coal still contributes 65% of our electricity, approximately 40% of the primary energy mix," said Fabby in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO), Thursday (20/11). Read more at Katadata

IESR’s Response to 2025 Energy Performance Achievements: Stagnant Energy Transition, Threatened Energy Security

Press Release10 January 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This statement is attributed to Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). In general, the performance of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) shows disappointing results according to the following data: 1. Oil Lifting The Ministry of MEMR reported an average oil lifting (including Natural Gas Liquid/NGL)…

Realizing One Village, One Megawatt of Solar Energy

Blog12 December 2025692Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 12, 2025 – President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia will build 100 GW of solar power plants plus battery storage systems. The government is projected to install 1 MW of PV and 4 MW of batteries in 80,000 villages across Indonesia. This initiative is said to be an integrated part of the Koperasi…