SIPET - Southeast Asia Information Platform for the Energy Transition

TRACKING THE ENERGY TRANSITION EXPLORE INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

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Southeast Asia (SEA) is one of the fastest developing regions in the world, with energy demand projected to grow by 60% over the next 20 years. While the region has been undergoing a clean energy transition in recent years, several barriers hinder the acceleration of this, process including inconsistent energy planning, under-investment in modernization of the power grid infrastructure, and a lack of easy collaboration and knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders.

SIPET aims to engage with multiple stakeholders (government, development, private sector, civil society, research communities) and be a platform to discuss the crosscutting issues as well act as a key hub for knowledge and dialogue for its users.

Project Mapping Tool

Browse through and contribute to this database of programs working to support, accelerate, and build capacity for the Energy Transition in Southeast Asia.

Power Sector Resources

Explore interesting power sector related tools to understand the current state of energy systems in Southeast Asia.

Knowledge Hub

Read and download reports, case studies and newsletters on clean energy.

Events

News and Updates

Access regular updates on trending topics , success stories and key developments in clean energy sector.

TRACKING THE ENERGY TRANSITION

MAPPING ENERGY TRANSITION ACTIVITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Multiple initiatives, funded by donor agencies, non-profit organizations and public authorities, are under way across the Southeast Asian region, with the aim to facilitate the process of shift to clean energy. SIPET provides a comprehensive, dynamic database of such initiatives, which are either active or being planned. Information on each project is provided and maintained by SIPET Members, who are donors, companies, investors, or civil society organizations.

Users of SIPET can see project details including name of donors, political partners, implementing partners, project budgets and timelines, list of key activities and areas of intervention, to name a few.

To explore projects, go to PROJECT MAPPING TOOL

January2016 - January2019

Access to Sustainable Energy Programme (EU ASEP)

ASEP assists the DOE and stakeholders in the energy sector to resolve regulatory and administrative issues that hinder the government in attaining its electrification targets and from establishing a sustainable electricity market.

January2019 - December2023

Support to the Philippine Energy Labelling Programme (PELP)

This programs aims to increase product coverage, conduct market studies, speed up labels adoption and setting Minimum Energy Performance for Products (MEPP)/Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). It aslo performs a review of the current labelling system, rationale uptake and consumer response.

January2015 - January2022

Green Banking - Capacity Building for Green Energy and Climate Finance

Participants will gain specific know-how in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, as well as appropriate risk evaluation and mitigation schemes. The development of private sector finance instruments for climate change mitigation will be fostered and the readiness to leverage national credit lines with international climate change mitigation schemes will be increased. Knowledge about existing international climate change mitigation funds and the available access opportunities will be disseminated.

January2009 - January2023

Global Climate Partnership Fund

As an innovative public-private partnership, GCPF uses public funding to leverage private capital in order to mitigate climate change and drive sustainable growth in developing and emerging markets. GCPF mainly invests through local financial institutions but also directly. GCPF finances projects targeting small and medium-sized businesses and private households, specifically: Energy efficiency projects that reduce projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 20% Renewable energy generation projects

January2022 - January2027

The Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT)

Buildings and space cooling is the main driver for the growing future electricity demand and rising GHG emissions in Asia. The project addresses regulatory, capacity and financing gaps that prevent large scale adoption of low carbon buildings. The project will develop technical and institutional capacity for city/state governments. To transform existing and new buildings towards carbon neutrality by 2050, the project will focus on enhancing capacity to achieve regional and national ambition and targets for low carbon buildings, with policy recommendations. It will establish common metrics (taxonomy/MRV system) and central registry for certified buildings. Through building certification and business model innovation, the project will try to mobilize public and private finance. To raise awareness and promote replication locally and globally, the project will share best practises and showcase successes.

January2022 - January2027

Electrification through Renewable Resources- ELREN

The project aims to institutionalise knowledge on off-grid electrification using renewable energy in Indonesia.

April2022 - July2026

Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition (IKI-JET)

Support and accelerate just energy transitions (JET) away from coal to renewable energy and other sustainable economic activities in the Global South.

January2020 - January2023

DeveloPPP

With develoPPP, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) promotes private-sector activities where entrepreneurial opportunities and development policy potential meet. Companies that want to invest sustainably in a developing and emerging country and expand their local operations can receive financial and technical support under the programme.

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Just Transition in Indonesia’s Coal Producing Regions

To obtain empirical evidence of the coal transition in coal-producing regions, namely Paser in East Kalimantan and Muara Enim in South Sumatra, IESR has conducted research since 2021. The purpose of this study is to comprehend the dynamics and provide a strategy for addressing the socio-economic impact of the transition away from coal, as well as a proposal for the economic transformation of this region post-coal, to ensure that the people and communities in this region will not be abandoned during a just transition. We hope that the outcome will eventually facilitate a just transition away from coal in the most affected regions and communities

ASSESSMENT OF THE G20 MEMBERS’ LONG-TERM STRATEGIES

Key enablers: technology, finance and capacity building

Fifteen out of 17 LTS we analysed acknowledge the need for R&D in key technologies crucial for their long-term transformations, and many explicitly identify it as a priority and international cooperation area. While most G20 members acknowledge the role of climate finance, only six of the 17 we analysed include quantitative estimates in their LTS. We also identify a further lack of details on how adequate climate finance will be mobilised for their long-term transformations. Only five G20 members refer to their existing commitments or mention their intention to provide international climate finance.

Headline targets

Sixteen of the 17 LTS present a net zero target. Twelve of them target net zero by 2050, whereas Germany aims for 2045, China and Indonesia 2060 and India 2070. The UK is the only G20 member to cover emissions from international aviation and shipping in its net zero target.

Sectoral targets

All G20 countries we analysed have sectoral decarbonisation targets or plans in their LTS. Most countries prioritise such plans for the power, buildings, agriculture, industry, and transport sectors, and fewer countries prioritise the waste sector.

Energy

While 16 G20 members refer to renewable energy as a key part of their decarbonisation strategies, only a few provide specific targets. Most G20 members also consider hydrogen a key decarbonisation opportunity, with applications in industry, transport, refining, and power sectors

Fossil fuel phase out

While several G20 members mention plans to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels gradually, France is the only G20 member to commit to phasing out fossil gas and oil exploration on its own territory in its LTS.

Residual emissions

The G20 countries we assessed aim to reduce on average 72-81% of their 2019 emissions by 2050. To achieve net zero, these residual emissions must be offset with CDR, either through nature-based or engineered methods. Ten of the 17 LTS provide assumptions on nature-based or engineered CDR.

Indonesian Civil Society supports energy transition finance deal JETP

A call for more ambtion form the Indonesian Civil Society: The Indonesian government must immediately stop the construction of 13 GW of coal-fired power plants which are still in the RUPTL and 15 GW of captive coal plants under construction for industrial purposes

Just Transition in Indonesia’s Coal Producing Regions

ASSESSMENT OF THE G20 MEMBERS’ LONG-TERM STRATEGIES

Key enablers: technology, finance and capacity building

Headline targets

Sectoral targets

Energy

Fossil fuel phase out

Residual emissions

Indonesian Civil Society supports energy transition finance deal JETP

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Video

Introduction to SIPET Power Sector Resource Data Browser

Samart Kumar, program manager at Agora Energiewende, and Judit Hecke, climate policy analyst at NewClimate Institute, introduced SIPET’s Power Sector Data Browser and complementary Power Sector Snapshots. During the presentation, Samart explained the database-building process, which utilized primary data sources from ministries, governments, utilities, and generation companies, while Judit provided a virtual walkthrough of the Data Browser and Snapshots

Use case 2 by Energy Transition Expert

Dr. Siripha Junlakarn, researcher at the Energy Research Institute (ERI) at Chulalongkorn University, , commended the standardized approach to data in the database, as it improved data conformity and facilitated efficient comparative analysis.

Use case 1 by Energy Transition Expert

Ngoan Nghiem Thi, Energy advisor at GIZ Vietnam, expressed that the validated data sets and visualization provided by the data browser were useful in effectively communicating information to colleagues and government partners.

Data Driven Energy Transition

Jephraim Manansala, Chief Data Scientist at Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), stressed the importance of data and information for driving the energy transition.

Introduction to CASE and SIPET Sascha Oppowa GIZ Thailand

Sascha Oppowa, the Project Director for the CASE initiative, recently provided an update on the SIPET program's progress since its launch in September 2022. Participants were given an overview of the latest developments in the project.

Introduction to SIPET Power Sector Resource Data Browser

Use case 2 by Energy Transition Expert

Use case 1 by Energy Transition Expert

Data Driven Energy Transition

Jephraim Manansala, Chief Data Scientist at Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), stressed the importance of data and information for driving the energy transition.

Introduction to CASE and SIPET Sascha Oppowa GIZ Thailand

LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

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SIPET’s Vision Explained at ACEF 2023

The Southeast Asia Information Platform for the Energy Transition (SIPET) participated at the Deep Dive Workshop, “Digital Innovations in Energy Sector Supporting Clean Energy Transitions: Real Stories from the Ground,” on June 16 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The deep dive session, organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, emphasized how digital innovations catalyze clean energy transitions.

Sascha Oppowa, Project Director of CASE for Southeast Asia, GIZ Thailand, introduced SIPET, expounding on its utility and potential to expedite the energy transition in the region. Oppowa’s remarks likened the collective understanding of energy transition to the ancient parable of blind monks encountering an elephant.

“Each monk, like those grappling with the energy transition, touched a different part of the elephant, forming unique, incomplete impressions,” explained Oppowa. “Yet through dialogue, they could collectively create a more comprehensive image, filling in gaps of understanding rather than only having partial perspectives.”

Oppowa extended this metaphor to SIPET, describing it as a space for “energy transition blind monks” to share insights and create a complete picture of the energy transition process. This collaborative approach, facilitated by digital innovation, aims to yield more holistic, effective strategies for clean energy transitions.

Oppowa provided a quick walkthrough of SIPET, showcasing its tools and resources, namely the Project Mapping Tool, the Power Transition Progress Tool, the GEM Power Plant Trackers, the Power Sector Data Browser and its complementary Power Sector Snapshots, and the Knowledge Hub. These tools and resources are aimed at helping clean energy professionals and stakeholders drive the region’s t

Data-Driven Energy Transition: SIPET Launches Power Sector Data Browser and Snapshots

The Southeast Asia Information Platform for Energy Transition (SIPET) recently launched its Power Sector Data Browser and Power Sector Snapshots during a webinar on March 10, 2023. The “Data-driven Energy Transition” event aimed to introduce the platform to energy transition professionals in Southeast Asia and highlight its key features.

SIPET aims to provide comprehensive and accurate data on Southeast Asia’s power sector, which is essential for developing sustainable and efficient energy systems. The event featured Sascha Oppowa, Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) Project Director, who updated participants on SIPET since its launch in September 2022. Jephraim Manansala, Chief Data Scientist at Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), stressed the importance of data and information for driving the energy transition.

Samart Kumar, program manager at Agora Energiewende, and Judit Hecke, climate policy analyst at NewClimate Institute, introduced SIPET’s Power Sector Data Browser and complementary Power Sector Snapshots. Samart explained the database-building process, which used primary data sources from ministries, governments, utilities, and generation companies. Judit provided a virtual walkthrough of the Data Browser and Snapshots.

Moderated by CASE Project Advisor Warisa Sihirunwong, two energy experts shared their use of the resources. Ngoan Nghiem Thi, energy advisor at GIZ Vietnam, found the data browser’s validated data sets and visualization helpful in conveying information to colleagues and government partners. Dr. Siripha Junlakarn, a researcher at the Energy Research Institute (ERI) at Chulalongkorn University, praised the database’s standardized approach to data, which increased data conformity and enabled efficient comparative analysis.

The webinar was recorded and can be found on SIPET’s Knowledge Hub.

Sustainable Finance Advice for the ASEAN Low Carbon Energy Program

IISD is a technical partner in the ASEAN Low Carbon Energy Programme (LCEP), which aims to drive inclusive growth and poverty reduction through increased energy efficiency and the adoption of low-carbon energy. The ASEAN LCEP is a GBP 15 million overseas development program under the auspices of the United Kingdom’s Prosperity Fund, which is targeted specifically at six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The program seeks to help these countries reap the sustainable development opportunities that can arise from the deployment of low-carbon energy, in particular through green finance and energy efficiency. The main project partners are Ernst & Young, IMC worldwide, and the Carbon Trust. The ASEAN LCEP program runs until 2022.

USAID Launches PHP1.6 Billion Project to Promote Clean Energy in the Philippines

Manila, June 28, 2021—The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched on Monday, June 28, its flagship project to support a more competitive, secure, and resilient Philippine energy sector. The five-year, Php1.6-billion ($34 million) Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) project will promote the country’s key energy sector priorities and support its climate mitigation goals.

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