The initiative to install rooftop solar power plants in Indonesia is on the rise, supporting the transition to clean energy and the 2060 Net Zero Emission target. Regulatory and land challenges need to be overcome. Read more on Bisnis Indonesia.
Jakarta, September 11, 2025 – Indonesia is accelerating its efforts towards industrial decarbonization, partly by leveraging solar energy. This transformation is not only part of the national energy transition agenda but also a strategy to boost industrial competitiveness amidst global demands for environmentally friendly practices.
Winardi, from the Directorate of Industrial Zoning at the Ministry of…
Jakarta, September 11, 2025 - The impact of solar energy goes beyond providing access to electricity. It also fosters equity by enabling community participation in reducing emissions, driving the growth of new economies, and serving as a strategic solution to achieve climate goals. This vision underpins the Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) 2025 (9/11/2025) in Jakarta,…
Jakarta, September 2, 2025 — The Indonesian government is beginning to position solar energy as a key strategy for reducing emissions and meeting energy needs at the national, regional, and industrial levels. According to the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) of PT PLN (Persero) for the 2025-2034 period, the country is targeting a solar power…
Denpasar, August 27, 2025 - Under the warm sunshine, the Institute for Essential Service Reform (IESR) and the Bali Provincial Government simultaneously inaugurated the installation of Solar Power Plants (PLTS) in three villages on Wednesday (August 27th) with a total capacity of 15.37 kWp. The installations are located in Banjarasem Village, Buleleng Regency; Baturinggit Village,…
Shanghai, June 11, 2025 — Cloudy and cool weather greeted the arrival of the Indonesian delegation during an official visit to JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. in Shanghai on Wednesday (11/6). The visit was part of the 75 Years Indonesia-China Exchange Visit program organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) on June 10-14,…
Suzhou, June 14, 2025 - China has a variety of technological innovations and renewable energy project initiatives, one of which is carried out by GoodWe. GoodWe is a world-leading solar inverter manufacturer and smart energy solution provider listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. GoodWe has nearly 5,000 employees worldwide and has worked on solar power…
Suzhou, June 13, 2025 - Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, is one of the manufacturing centers with four main industries, namely electronics, equipment manufacturing, advanced materials and renewable energy. Continuing the series of 75 Years Indonesia–China Exchange Visit programs that took place from June 10-14, 2025, the Indonesian delegation led by the Institute for Essential…
Karangasem, May 22, 2025 – The sun hung fiercely overhead as the Jelajah Energi Bali (Bali Energy Exploration) delegations set foot in Kubu District on the fourth day of their journey. Kubu, located in Karangasem Regency at the easternmost tip of Bali, is known for its volcanic terrain and arid coastline. The soil…
Denpasar, May 20, 2025 - In addition to its natural beauty, Bali has abundant renewable energy potential reaching more than 26 GW. With this potential, Bali has a great opportunity to meet its electricity needs entirely from renewable energy sources. However, until 2024, the realization of its renewable energy mix has only reached 1.48 percent,…
Denpasar, May 15, 2025 – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster today launched the Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Utilization to achieve Bali Energy Independence, one of his flagship programs. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes this initiative and sees it as a progressive step to encourage energy independence based on local resources while…
Baku, November 12, 2024 - Small islands are highly vulnerable to climate change risks. Therefore, energy transformation and climate change mitigation initiatives from the island region are important.
Bali Island is an interesting case study for renewable energy initiatives. The Bali Provincial Government plans to achieve Net-Zero Emission (NZE) by 2045. This target is fifteen…