The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) estimates that Indonesia has 5-10 years to undertake economic transformation in coal-producing regions. This is due to the decline in coal production and usage.
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INDONESIA-CHINA Energy Transition Cooperation, First of its kind high-level dialogue to advance renewable energy cooperation between Indonesia and China
26 September 2023 – The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI) of the Republic of Indonesia conducted a first of its kind high-level dialogue between Indonesia and China officials to deepen cooperation between…
Indonesia and other countries signed the Paris Agreement in 2015 in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our Earth. This agreement has established a strong foundation for fighting climate change, with one of the main focuses being the energy transition, which refers to the transition from using fossil energy, which is limited…
To achieve the ambitious target of reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement, Indonesia released the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) document which states the emission reduction target is 31.89% (with its own efforts) and 43.2% (with support internationally) in 2030. In more detail, the National Medium Term Development Plan Document…
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) predicts a decrease in coal demand in Indonesia after 2030. In fact, the decline is estimated to reach 15-20 percent.
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The government is currently preparing plans to reduce coal production and consumption. Domestic and export demand is expected to decline in the next few years. Economic transformation around coal mining needs to be pursued, especially since this sector does not produce a large multiplier effect.
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Standardizing the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) is one way to expedite negotiations for renewable energy projects and avoid potential legal violations. This is one of the topics discussed during the Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2023.
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Carbon credits could be a solution to finance Indonesia's energy transition. This financing becomes increasingly attractive with the significant growth in the carbon market.
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) will improve the geothermal auction system to attract business interest.
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Geothermal business owners reveal that up to this point, the growth of installed capacity for geothermal power plants in Indonesia is still slow, reaching only 40 megawatts (MW) per year. There are several challenges that are considered to hinder the addition of this clean energy capacity.
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The investment in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is postponed because the government needs to take into account the coal-fired power plants independently built by industries and located outside the PLN network system or captive power plants. The JETP investment plan, which was previously targeted for August, has been pushed back to the end…
Neraca | The Government is Urged to Prioritize the Principle of Justice in Energy Transition Efforts
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Ford Foundation in Indonesia are calling on the Indonesian government to prioritize the importance of promoting the principle of justice in Indonesia's energy transition efforts, especially in the context of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
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