New Paradigm Thematic Paper: Renewable Energy Procurement in Indonesia

This study looks at the current energy policy regime in Indonesia and how procurement mechanisms have been used over the past decade. We identify the bottlenecks encountered in procuring renewable energy and the issues that arise. This study redefines the competitive tender approach that Indonesia uses currently and compares it to the various proven methodologies […]

Policy Analysis: Power Purchase Agreements in Indonesia – Solar PV Hybrid Systems Case Study

The state electricty company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), has initiated the PLN diesel replacement programme in a concerted effort to meet government’s target of 23 per cent renewable energy out of the total energy mix by 2025. The programme aims to reduce electricity production costs as well as to transform PLN into a modern […]

Geospatial Least-Cost Planning Guideline: 5+ Steps Approach

The development of this guideline stems from the absence of manuals and information on the management of planning the access to the electricity grid at the lowest cost using a geographic information system. This guide provides an overview of the planning steps that must be carried out and is expected to help planners to access […]

Mainstreaming gender and inclusion in renewable energy projects in Indonesia

Integrating the principles of gender equality and social inclusion in various development sectors is mandated in the Sustainable Development Goals. Indonesia provides similar legal protection through its Presidential Instruction No 9 of 2000 on mainstreaming gender in national scale development – including in the renewable energy sector. The Indonesian-United Kingdom low carbon energy programme, MENTARI, […]

How to monetise mini-grids in Indonesia and promote inclusive economic growth?

The 10th Indonesia EBTKE ConEx 2021, a forum on new renewable energy and energy conservation for an energy transition towards zero-emission, took place from 22 to 27 November 2021 virtually. The platform invited visitors to enjoy a variety of virtual activities, including conferences, training, exhibitions, field trips, career fairs, business presentations, and business matching. The […]

MENTARI Newsletter – 1st Edition

For over a year, MENTARI has promoted a low carbon energy transition in Indonesia. Despite the challenge of completing our activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have conducted face-to-face field activities with local communities, partners, and stakeholders under strict health protocols to accelerate the deployment of renewables. Through this newsletter, MENTARI is sharing some of […]

GALS Advance Module

GALS (Gender Action Learning for Sustainability) is a community-led methodology for empowerment, designed to help women and marginalised groups within communities have more control over their lives and increase their access, participation, control, benefit, and welfare on clean, sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy. This module explores the approaches and tools in implementing GALS using attractive […]

Integrating Gender and Inclusion in Low Carbon Energy Projects: A Practical Handbook for Low Carbon Energy Project Developers

This Gender and Inclusion Handbook was developed by the MENTARI Programme as a tool to help low-carbon energy project developers with integrating G&I perspectives into the planning, design, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of their projects. G&I integration can help developers increase the sustainability and revenue flows of their project. This handbook follows the general […]

Infographic: Social-Economic Situation and Energy Demand of Mata Redi and Mata Woga Village

One of MENTARI’s objectives is to build an off-grid PV system for rural electrification in Mata Redi and Mata Woga, Central Sumba. Both villages are currently unelectrified and they are selected as part of our demonstration project for rural electrification. This infographic of Social-Economic Situation and Energy Demand of Mata Redi and Mata Woga villages […]

E-Flyer: How Integrating Gender and Inclusion Can Benefit Your Low Carbon Energy Project

This Gender and Inclusion publication explains four key benefits on how integrating gender and inclusion perspectives into the planning, design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation can benefit low-carbon energy project developers in various aspects. E-Flyer – How Integrating Gender and Inclusion Can Benefit Your Low Carbon Energy Project 1 file(s) 1 MB Download