Dissemination Webinar of Island Studies Based on 100% Renewable Energy and Flexibility in Electric Power Systems

Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) document, the Indonesian government has set a target of reducing energy sector emissions by 358 million tons of CO₂eq by 2030 through domestic efforts. In line with this, Indonesia is also committed to achieving Net-Zero Emissions (NZE) in the energy sector no later than 2060. To achieve…

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Study Launching Results of 100% Renewable Energy Based Island and Flexibility in Electric Power System

Replay Streamking Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) report, the Indonesian government targets that by 2030, emission reduction in the energy sector will reach 358 million tons of CO2eq with its own efforts (CM1). In line with this goal, the Indonesian government is also committed to achieving Net-Zero Emission in the energy…

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Learning from Suzhou in Realizing Sustainable City Commitments

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…

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IESR Supports the Governor’s Flagship Program “Bali Mandiri Energi” through Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Plant Utilization

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…

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Empowering Renewable Energy in Bali Island

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…

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Breaking the Walls: The Future of Indonesia’s Solar Energy and Energy Storage Innovations

Background As the global energy transition accelerated, Indonesia is at a critical juncture in its efforts to redefine its energy landscape. In order to address the walls in energy security while also concerning the net zero emission target, find a sustainable energy solution that addresses the expanding population, rapid industrialization, and increasing energy demands. Innovative…

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