ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility 2023: Expanding Support to Build Green Pipelines

The Guide for Cross-Border Electricity Sales (CBES) serves as a comprehensive guide or framework in advancing ASEAN’s regional energy integration, facilitating power trade between Peninsular Malaysia and neighbouring countries, specifically Singapore and Thailand. The guide establishes two distinct schemes: the CBES Scheme, which governs non-renewable electricity exports, and the CBES RE Scheme, which enables the cross-border trade of renewable energy. Each scheme has its own set of regulatory requirements, infrastructure needs, and market mechanisms in shaping Malaysia’s role as an electricity exporter in the region.

This white paper is a collaboration between IESR, Telkomsel, and Periklindo that explores the evolution and future of the electric vehicle market in Indonesia. It highlights the growing urgency to switch to electric vehicles to achieve cleaner, cheaper, and more efficient mobility. It covers key topics such as the current state of EV adoption in Indonesia, challenges faced by consumers, government policies, and the role of advanced technologies such as IoT and telematics. It also provides insights into global EV trends, charging infrastructure development, and the economic impact of Indonesia as a global EV hub. The report emphasizes the importance of supportive policies, technological advancements, and ecosystem development to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and achieve sustainability goals.

This publication examines the potential for renewable energy in Indonesia, which is at a pivotal point in the global energy transition. It highlights Indonesia’s unique opportunity to harness its abundant solar, wind, and hydro resources to drive economic growth, improve energy security, provide affordable electricity and achieve its climate commitments.

The study presents a comprehensive assessment of the country’s renewable energy potential and its economic viability, showing that at least 333 GW of economically viable renewable energy capacity is achievable. 

Authors: Dwi Cahya Agung, Martha Jesica Solomasi Mendrofa, Pintoko Aji, and Sodi Zakiy Muwafiq

In Indonesia, which still relies heavily on coal as its main source of energy, shifting to renewable energy is not an easy challenge. Achieving this goal requires strong planning, substantial investment, and policies that support communities affected by coal reduction.

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) conducted a study to understand public views on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and various new energy technologies. 

Among the technologies studied, solar energy emerged as one of the most affordable and promising sources of energy, especially after significant developments. Read the report to find out more.

The ASEAN CCS Updates report provides an in-depth overview of the latest developments in CCS across ASEAN countries, highlighting key policy and regulatory advancements across the region. 

This first edition of 2025 has now been launched, providing more information on ASEAN’s national policies and news sources collected between December 2024 – February 2025. From partnerships and legal frameworks to cross-border cooperation and forums, this report offers insights into how ASEAN Member States are advancing their CCS initiatives.