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Study Launch: Just Transition in Coal-Producing Regions in Indonesia Case Study of Muara Enim Regency and Paser Regency

24 August 202343Views 0Likes 0Comments

Background Coal holds significant importance for Indonesia, both as a consumer and as one of the world's largest producers. As of 2022, Indonesia stands as the world's third-largest coal producer, trailing only behind India and China. It also ranks among the globe's leading coal exporters, having exported a total of 360.28 million tons, marking a 4.29%…

Electrification Ratio Doesn’t Address the Reliability of Electricity Quality in Indonesia

Press Release22 August 202345Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - The electrification ratio in Indonesia is recorded to have reached 99.63 percent, and the ratio of electrified villages reached 99.79 percent at the end of 2022, based on the 2022 Performance Achievement report and the 2023 Work Plan of the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Subsector. However, the Institute for…

CASE IESR: Indonesia Needs to Encourage Stronger Commitment from ASEAN Countries to Reducing GHG Emissions in the Region

Press Release15 August 202319Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 15 August 2023 Holding the Chair of ASEAN in 2023 and possessing significant economic influence within the ASEAN region, Indonesia can foster a joint agreement among other ASEAN member countries to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, Indonesia can mobilize support from other countries as…

Kompas | Utilization of Renewable Energy Still Far From Target, IESR Proposes New Strategy

Media Coverage31 July 202320Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that the government needs to prepare a new strategy to achieve renewable energy utilization of 23 percent by 2025. Read more on Kompas.

Jakarta Globe | ASEAN Has Great Potential to Become Solar PV Manufacturing Hub: Expert

Media Coverage26 July 202317Views 0Likes 0Comments

Energy expert Fabby Tumiwa said on Tuesday that ASEAN should develop its solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility as the technology is set to become a hot commodity globally in the future. Read more on Jakarta Globe.

Encouraging the Growth of Renewable Energy Investments in Central Java

Press Release7 July 202340Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, July 4, 2023 - Recognizing that renewable energy investments play a crucial role in addressing climate change and achieving the Paris Agreement, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in collaboration with the Government of Central Java Province, held the 'Central Java Renewable Energy Investment Forum 2023' event. This activity is a platform to…

Initial Steps to Nurture Renewable Energy Ecosystem ASEAN

Event Coverage14 June 202320Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 13 June 2023 - Southeast Asia is a region with the largest economic growth and energy demand. Economic growth followed by increase in energy demand in the region is projected to continue in the coming years. If the use of environmentally friendly energy sources is not anticipated, this economic growth and energy demand will…

Building Collaboration Between CSOs in ASEAN to Accelerate Energy Transition

Press Release16 May 202325Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 16, 2023 - As the Chair of ASEAN in 2023, Indonesia can engage civil society in enhancing ASEAN's relevance in various aspects aligned with global development challenges. These include increasing ambitions for regional climate targets, developing renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that following the…

The Limited Option of Clean Energy for Remote Area Residents

Blog18 April 202333Views 0Likes 0Comments

Consumers can choose cleaner energy sources, but what if the choice is minimal? Or even none at all? The government's commitment to promoting renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia dates back several years. Furthermore, the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius makes the Indonesian government more…

Kontan | Several Problems Hinder the Cirata Floating Solar Plant

Media Coverage7 April 202321Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant in West Java, with a capacity of 145 MW claimed will be the most extensive facility of its kind in Southeast Asia, is still under construction even though the agreement started in early 2020. Read more on Kontan.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative Opportunities in Accelerating the Energy Transition in Indonesia

Blog27 March 202325Views 0Likes 1Comment

Beijing, March 27, 2023 - The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, highlighted that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) allowed China to play a role in accelerating the energy transition in Indonesia. He mentioned this as a guest speaker promoting green and low carbon transition in BRI participating…

Kumparan | Indonesia’s Contribution to Global New and Renewable Energy Still Minimal, IESR Says

Media Coverage24 March 202323Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) said Indonesia's contribution to global renewable energy still needs improvement. Executive Director of IESR, Fabby Tumiwa, highlighted that global renewable energy would grow 295 gigawatts in 2022 (GW), or up 10 percent from 2021. Read more on Kumparan.