RENEWABLES

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

Vulnerable communities say Indonesia’s COP30 Pavilion fails to represent them
Jakarta — Civil society groups in a statement on Tuesday, November 11, voiced frustration that Indonesia’s pavilion at COP30 has failed to represent the country’s

