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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Expanding Access to Renewable Energy with Power Wheeling

Jakarta, September 25, 2024 - The demand for renewable energy electricity, especially from the industrial sector in Indonesia, is projected to increase. Large industries, especially those included in RE100, have targets for large-scale renewable energy use that require breakthroughs to meet these needs. Deon Arinaldo, Energy System Transformation Program Manager, Institute for Essential Services Reform…

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Review the Effectiveness of State Budget Allocation for Energy Transition

Jakarta, September 26, 2024 - The Indonesian government issued the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 103 of 2023 on October 13, 2023. PMK No.103/2023 aims to provide fiscal support through a funding and financing framework to accelerate the energy transition in the electricity sector. Based on the Climate Policy Implementation Check 2024 assessment conducted…

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Encouraging Renewable Energy Development Through Joint Transmission Utilization

Jakarta, 25 September 2024 - The establishment of a transmission network joint utilization scheme (wheeling) to accelerate the utilization of renewable energy in the New Energy and Renewable Energy Bill (EBET Bill) is still being discussed by the government and the House of Representatives (DPR). The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages the implementation…

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Prioritizing Infrastructure Development to Accelerate Green Mobility in Indonesia

Makassar, September 22, 2024 - As Indonesia is currently facing the pressing challenges of climate change, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. The Society of Renewable Energy (SRE) in Sultan Hasanuddin University hosted their annual Student Innovation Competition in Climate, Energy, and Sustainability (SICLUS) with this year's theme, "Visioning a City…

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Kumparan | Bappenas Says Energy Transition Needs to Involve the Whole Community

Taufiq Hidayat Putra, Director of Electricity, Telecommunications and Informatics at the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, stated that long-term development plans should be carried out in an inclusive and participatory manner. According to him, the energy transition policy also needs to involve the entire community. Read more on Kumparan.

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