12+ hour, 44+ min ago  (181+ words) We cannot stop at the explanation that the disruption was caused by lightning or bad weather. The fundamental question is why a single disturbance could develop into a widespread interprovincial blackout. This must be investigated and explained transparently to the…...

22+ hour ago  (273+ words) Responding to this, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, said the outage should not be seen merely as a temporary technical disruption. According to him, electricity restoration does require a gradual process,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (733+ words) This was the picture that emerged during Melali Energi Terbarukan (Renewable Energy Journey), organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in collaboration with Nuturang on Saturday, May 9. The event invited participants to explore the connections between culture, the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (479+ words) This means that solar and wind represent a highly disruptive force and will continue to expand massively, even though the barriers in Indonesia remain quite significant," said Deon during the webinar, Policy Brief Dissemination: Energy System Flexibility and Procurement Process…...

6+ mon, 4+ day ago  (783+ words) Jakarta, November 20, 2025 - By the end of 2025, Indonesia's energy transition remains largely rhetorical and continues to fall short of its stated goals. Although commitments to renewable energy appear to have strengthened over the past decade, the dominance of fossil fuels has…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (28+ words) One Day of Work from Home per Week is an Appropriate Emergency Measure, but Indonesia Needs a Stronger Energy Policy Package if the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Persists'IESR...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (175+ words) Indonesia currently consumes about 8 million tons of LPG annually. However, domestic production capacity remains limited. Of that total requirement, only about 20 percent is produced domestically, while the remaining 80 percent must be imported from various countries. This high dependence on imports…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1064+ words) To contribute to this discussion, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) will convene a webinar, entitled "Beyond Bretton Woods: MDB Reform and New Development Bank in an Era of Geopolitical Fragmentation and Energy Volatility." The session will provide a…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (385+ words) Explore a comprehensive roadmap for President Prabowo Subianto's 100 GW Solar and 320 GWh BESS program through "The Solar Archipelago" study. Discover in-depth analysis of solar energy's economic potential'now cheaper than coal'and strategic solutions via 10 Village Archetypes to avoid a 39 billion USD…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (195+ words) The value of the import commitment is reportedly around USD 15 billion over a five-year period. This means it is not a short-term policy, but rather a long-term contract with structural impacts," said Fabby Tumiwa during a live interview on IDX…...