RENEWABLES

Stakeholders warn Danantara lacks reliable waste data for WtE push
Jakarta — Industry stakeholders say the Danantara Investment Management Agency’s (BPI Danantara) efforts to fast-track waste-to-energy (WtE) projects lack a solid data foundation, particularly regarding

Indonesia’s geothermal governance must empower local people
Giving local governments more autonomy and prioritising human rights are key to advancing Indonesia’s renewable energy aims, write two experts by: Muhammad Arief Virgy and

IESR Outlook 2026: Indonesia predicted to fail energy transition if it remains fossil fuel-based
Jakarta – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) issued a stern warning in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2026 released on Thursday, 20

As the Government sets renewable energy research as priority, collaboration and incentives remain key challenges
Jakarta – Energy observers believe that the government’s policy of including renewable energy in the list of eight national priority research themes confirms Indonesia’s direction

COP30: Pertamina sells 37,000 tCO₂e, PLN signs renewable deal
Jakarta – At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Pertamina completed the sale of 37,000 tonnes of CO₂e to Bank Mandiri and CIMB Niaga through a “Seller

IESR: Regulation revision could prolong Indonesia’s dependence on coal power
Jakarta – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has stated that the government’s proposal to revise Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 112/2022 on accelerating renewable energy

