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

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

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

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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Energy Transition in the Electricity Sector to Support Energy Independence in Remote Areas

Jakarta 22 November 2024 - The Journey to achieve Indonesia’s energy independence and security could be supported through utilization of renewable energy as one of the sources of electricity supply. Through President Prabowo's directives mentioned during his Inauguration Speech (20/10/2024), Indonesia will focus on renewable energy management to achieve energy independence and security in accordance…

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Public Discussion: Exploring the Commitment of Regional Head Candidates in the Energy Transition in South Sumatra

South Sumatra, 22 November 2024 - South Sumatra Province is one of the five largest coal producing provinces in Indonesia, and continues to record significant production increases, with a target in 2024 to reach 131.28 million tons, up 24% from the previous year. With the urgency of the energy transition, the complexity of transforming energy…

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Upgrading fuel quality to Euro IV has the potential to save up to Rp550 billion in health costs every year in Jakarta

Jakarta, November 19, 2024 - The transportation sector is one of the main contributors to air pollution in Indonesia due to the use of low-quality fuel oil (BBM). To improve air quality, the government needs to tighten the quality of fuel sold in Indonesia. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a think tank on…

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Renewable Energy Development Needs to be Accompanied by Energy Transition Strategy to Prevent Global Temperature Rise of 1.5 degrees

Jakarta, November 14, 2024 - The Indonesian government plans to build 100 Gigawatts (GW) of power plants with 75 percent of capacity from renewable energy until 2040, which requires an investment of USD 235 billion or Rp3,710 trillion (exchange rate of Rp15,790.62/USD).  The Head of the Indonesian Delegation presented this plan to the…

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Promoting the Value of Carbon Economy as the Future of Sustainability Instrument

Semarang, November 11, 2024 - The Value of Carbon Economy (NEK) policy is an important instrument in dealing with the climate crisis, both in the context of mitigation and adaptation. With this policy, the government and related parties can more effectively strengthen carbon emission reduction initiatives needed to reduce the rate of climate change. NEK…

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President Prabowo’s China Visit Expected to Strengthen Indonesia-China Green Economy Cooperation and Energy Transition

Jakarta, November 8,2024 - President Prabowo Subianto made his first state visit to Beijing, China, on November 8-10, 2024, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) sees this visit as an opportunity to strengthen South-South cooperation to promote green economic development, climate action and energy transition amid global…

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