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Industry Visit: Notes from a Local Solar Module Manufacturer in Indonesia

Event Coverage9 December 2024683Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 9 December 2024 - Increased greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are a major contributor to global warming. To combat this, transitioning to clean energy sources is a necessary step. Solar power plants can be one of the solutions to create a cleaner and more sustainable world. Based on the data IRENA…

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

Press Release6 December 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release4 December 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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,…

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

Press Release28 November 20244KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Launch and Discussion of Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook 2025

27 November 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Beyond Rhetoric: Delivery Decarbonization of Energy Sector in the Uncertain World Background In 2024, there are Indonesian government policies intended to support the energy transition. There are several important policies such as the Revised Rooftop Solar PV Regulation, the review of the draft Government Regulation on National Energy Policy (RPP KEN) that revises the national…

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

Event Coverage23 November 2024396Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release19 November 20245KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Press Release14 November 2024400Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Event Coverage12 November 2024460Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Webinar: Green Industry Growth Trends and Green Lifestyle Perceptions of Indonesian Consumers

11 November 2024232Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has created a multi-sector strategy to support the achievement of the Net Zero Emission target by 2060 or sooner. Through the Enhanced NDC document, Indonesia is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 31.89 percent with its own efforts and 43.2 with international assistance by 2030.…

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

Press Release8 November 2024478Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Indonesia Needs to Immediately Establish an Early Retirement of Coal-fired Power Plants Roadmap

Press Release6 November 2024948Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 6, 2024 - Indonesia must promptly establish a roadmap for the early retirement of coal-fired power plants to provide a reference for identifying and developing solutions, anticipating risks, and fostering collaboration between government agencies and financial institutions. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights that coal-fired power plants are significant contributors…