Promoting Decentralized Renewable Energy as a Strategy for Energy Security in ASEAN

Jakarta, 24 April 2025 -  Although the electrification ratio in the ASEAN region has generally surpassed 90 percent, many communities still lack access to reliable and high-quality electricity to support their productivity and economic growth. To enhance energy security, affordability, and sustainability, ASEAN countries need to adopt decentralized energy systems based on locally sourced renewable…

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Decentralized Energy Opens New Opportunities for Communities

Jakarta, April 24, 2025 - Amidst geographical challenges and limited electricity networks in some hard-to-reach areas, various countries around the world have designed approaches that prioritize community participation and utilize local renewable energy potential such as solar energy, micro hydro, and biomass. Through a participatory and sustainable approach through energy decentralization, it can provide economic,…

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Webinar and Study Launch: “Accelerating Renewables Investment in Indonesia: Shared use of the Transmission Network”

Replay Event Background Indonesia’s energy transition is entering a pivotal phase, with the government targeting 75 GW of additional renewable capacity by 2040 as part of its broader commitment to phasing out coal and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. However, corporate investment in renewable energy is still constrained by limited procurement mechanisms and geographical…

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Protecting the Earth, Securing the Future: It’s Time for Young People to Take Action

Semarang, March 20, 2025 – The worsening environmental damage is directly impacting the future of younger generations. From declining air quality and clean water crises to climate change disrupting agriculture and public health, the consequences are severe. Despite not being involved in past decisions, today's youth will bear the brunt of these impacts. Therefore, young…

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The Strategic Role of Malaysia’s Chairmanship in Leading the Energy Transition in ASEAN

Putrajaya, February 20, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) through the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Coalition (SETC) encourages Malaysia, as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025 to encourage and implement the energy transformation agenda in ASEAN as a regional contribution to climate crisis mitigation.  Some strategic steps that…

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Government Needs to Boost Investment to Overcome Limited Budget for Energy Transition

Jakarta, February 14, 2025—According to Government Regulation No. 79/2014, Indonesia needs to achieve a renewable energy mix target of 23 percent by this year. However, the Energy and Mineral Resources Sector Outcomes 2024 report shows that the realization of this target is unlikely. One indicator is that investment in the new renewable energy and energy…

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