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August 27, 2024
Indonesia’s incoming president hopes to implement B50 biodiesel in 2025
To reduce fuel imports and carbon emissions, Indonesia’s incoming president Prabowo Subianto has recently announced that the country will enforce a mandatory B50 biodiesel policy by 2025. This announcement has raised concerns in the industry.
August 26, 2024
Indonesia’s JETP receives $25 million rooftop solar development fund
Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has finally attracted its first overseas investment. The startup Xurya has secured a $25 million investment from the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (NCIF).
August 13, 2024
Indonesia eases local content requirements to boost renewable energy investment
Following the recent relaxation of local content regulations for power project financing, Indonesia has announced on August 12 a reduction in local content requirements for three types of renewable energy power plants.
July 23, 2024
Indonesia to transform coconuts into sustainable aviation fuel
The world’s second-largest coconut producer Indonesia aims to create new value for coconuts by developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hoping to increase coconut exports amidst global decarbonization efforts.
July 12, 2024
Indonesia to include power wheeling mechanism in renewable energy bill
Indonesian officials revealed they are currently drafting details to include a power wheeling mechanism in the renewable energy bill, allowing electricity sellers to utilize PLN's grid to sell green electricity directly to consumers.
July 02, 2024
Indonesian gold mining firm achieves 100% green energy use for four consecutive years
Indonesian gold mining company Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) has achieved the goal of using 100% green energy for four consecutive years. This accomplishment is mainly based on Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) issued by the state-owned electricity company PL
June 24, 2024
Pertamina announces $6.2 billion clean energy investment, targets 6 GW by 2029
Indonesia’s state-owned oil company, Pertamina, announced on June 21 that it will invest $6.2 billion over the next five years to expand its renewable energy development.
June 19, 2024
Pupuk Indonesia expands clean ammonia production to meet Japan, Korea's demands
Pupuk Indonesia, an Indonesian state-owned fertilizer company, is dedicated to accelerating their development of clean ammonia products, with a primary focus on adopting the demands of countries like Japan and South Korea.
June 12, 2024
Indonesia sets quotas for rooftop solar deployment to 5.7 GW by 2028
The Indonesian government has announced a national rooftop solar power quota plan, allocating a total of 901 MW for this year in 11 regulated regions, with annual increases planned to reach a total capacity of 5,746 MW within five years.
June 03, 2024
Indonesia turns electricity poles into charging stations to boost EV adoption
Indonesia’s state electricity company (PLN) is converting poles into public EV charging stations. Following success in Jakarta, 2,000 more will be converted this year to boost public confidence in electric vehicles.