#Green Energy
Xurya expands into off-grid solar, IPP projects to support Indonesia’s energy transition
Solar power leasing company Xurya has announced a major business expansion into off-grid solar systems for the commercial & industrial segment as well as Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects.
Finance Minister criticizes Pertamina over refinery delays as energy subsidies soar
Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has voiced concern over the country’s ballooning energy subsidies, placing part of the blame on state-owned energy giant Pertamina for failing to build new oil refineries.
Indonesia urged to accelerate waste-to-energy projects
Indonesia is facing what experts describe as a “waste emergency,” as growing volumes of trash overwhelm the available landfill space and pose mounting health risks.
Audit report shows significant energy savings, operational cost reductions for industries
An energy audit conducted by the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) Consortium, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), has unveiled potential energy savings of 28.7 million kWh per year for Indonesian industries, equivalent to the electricity consumption of over 25,000 households.
Prabowo pushes for village solar plants, eyes 100 GW national capacity
President Prabowo Subianto has called for rapid development of solar power plants (PLTS) in every village across Indonesia, aiming for a national capacity of 80 to 100 gigawatts (GW), with each village being expected to host a PLTS facility with a capacity of 1 to 1.5 GW.
Govt accelerates transport energy transition through biofuels, electric vehicles
The government, in collaboration with key state-owned enterprises, is intensifying measures to accelerate the energy transition in the transportation sector as part of its commitment to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060 through a broad range of initiatives, from biofuel development to the expansion of the battery electric vehicle (BEV) ecosystem.
Fossil fuels retain prominent role despite renewables push: CREA
The release of Indonesia’s 10-year power grid plan, RUPTL 2025-2034, has sparked considerable debate as it indicates that while there is substantial growth projected for renewable energy, fossil fuels will still hold a significant place in the nation's energy landscape.
Pertamina NRE seals deal with Dutch HyET group on renewable energy innovation
Renewable energy subholding of State oil and gas company Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch company HyET Group, for the development of renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia through technological innovation.
Pertamina NRE seals deal with Dutch HyET group on renewable energy innovation
Renewable energy subholding of State oil and gas company Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch company HyET Group, for the development of renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia through technological innovation.
IESR calls for import duty exemptions to boost Indonesia’s solar module industry
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has urged the Indonesian government to provide stronger incentives for the domestic solar module industry, particularly through the exemption of import duties on raw materials for solar power plants (PLTS).
Indonesia, Trina Solar expand partnership to boost domestic solar energy ecosystem
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has held talks with Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer Trina Solar to broaden cooperation in developing Indonesia’s domestic solar energy supply chain and ecosystem.
Indonesia to offer incentives for nickel-based EV batteries to compete with LFP
The government will provide incentives to boost the development of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) batteries, aimed at making their prices competitive with the currently much cheaper Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) batteries.