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Indonesia has introduced its own EPR regulation, commonly referred to as P75, to reduce 30% of their waste by 2030 and obliges producers in the Manufacturing, Retail and Food Services sectors and Beverages to reduce waste through the 3R approach. GIZ, through the’ Reduce, Re-use and Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs’ (3RproMar) project, therefore works closely with its consultant, Nara Synergy and its private sector partners to develop a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) from producers along with guidelines needed for producers to formulate a target and detailed waste reduction plan until 2030.

On January 24 in Jakarta, Indonesia, GIZ 3RproMar held a launching event for an essential FAQs and guideline handbook for P75, compiled from queries by producers and highlighting effective implementation of P.75/2019, pivotal for the 30% target. The FAQ and guideline handbook in its online version will soon be available on Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s (MoEF) Waste Reduction Directorate website to ensure easy access. 

Date
January 24, 2024

Location
Jakarta, Indonesia

Contact Person
Roy Andy Panjaitan

During the meeting, the delegates underscored the pivotal role of green hydrogen energy (GH2) in the power sector. GH2 is necessary for the country’s energy transition, especially in scenarios where renewable energy faces curtailment due to the excess of solar and wind generation and the inflexibility of the current power system. However, the lack of a clear definition of GH2 in power market design and the absence of essential mechanisms impede the industry’s progress.

The delegates proposed leveraging mechanisms like Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to provide Viet Nam with technical and financial support, thereby fostering the growth of the industry.

The meeting involved the participation of seven German enterprises operating in the energy sector in Viet Nam and GIZ experts.

Date
January 24, 2024

Location
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Contact Person
Markus Bissel

To encourage the preparation and commitment of regional governments on the implementation of public transport, SUTRI NAMA & INDOBUS organised a series of FGD in two of its pilot cities, namely Semarang and Pekanbaru. The FGD invited both government and non-government practitioners to gather insights from various stakeholders that will provide a comprehensive understanding of public transport conditions in each city. One of the main takeaways from the FGDs is the need to advocate to various stakeholders to develop excellent public transport for the community.

It is also important to highlight that Semarang needs a plan to establish a public transport authority to overcome the regional administrative challenges of its public transport. While Pekanbaru needs to restrict the use of private vehicles and provide feeders to support the public transport development in the city. Going forward, SUTRI NAMA & INDOBUS will utilise the results of the FGD to formulate a communication strategy to help accelerate public transport implementation.

Date

• November 29-30, 2023 in Semaran
• January 18-19, 2024 in Pekanbaru

Location
Semarang and Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Contact Person
Puput Rashati

The Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group – Vinacomin is a Vietnamese national consortium that specializes in the exploitation of coal and mineral and Vinacomin – Power Holding Corporation is established for investing, constructing and operating thermal power plants, hydropower plants, RE power plants in Vietnam. The TKV-Power is managing and operating seven (07) thermal power plants and has been tending to cooperate with international partners in terms of conducting study on biomass co-firing at their plants as well as co-investment in biomass or biomass co-firing plants with the objectives of developing the transition pathways from coal-fired generation.

​In this context, GIZ, with the consultation of international and national experts, is conducting a pre-feasibility study on biomass co-firing application for coal-fired thermal power plants in Vietnam with a case study of Cao Ngan coal-fired power plant, one of the TKV-Power TPPs. The study aims at developing a detailed pre-feasibility report for a speicific coal-fired power plants as case study to propose effective policies in implementation coal switching to biomass co-firing.

​Date
January 4, 2024

Location
Cao Ngan TPP, Thai Nguyen

Contact Person
Vu Chi Mai​

Bernd Hagenbuch, our German expert has recently completed one month of working directly with Business Department of the Viet Nam Electricity (EVN) within the framework of the German Expert Placement Programme (GEPP) implemented by GIZ ESP. ​ 

​Mr. Bernd is the first German expert of GEPP project arriving in Viet Nam. He started to work at EVN at the beginning of January 2024. He sat at EVN’s office and directly exchanged his expertise on three main topics, including managing electricity load demand, EV charging stations, and improving customer experience in using electricity service. 

Mr. Bernd shared that he was very impressed by EVN’s professionalism and learning spirit. After one month of work, he has gained a better understanding of Viet Nam’s power system in general, and EVN’s operational system in particular. 

​With many years of experience working in the power sector in Germany, Mr. Bernd also shared with EVN officials his expertise related to demand response and grid balancing in operating power system with high proportion of renewable energy. 

Mr. Bernd especially loves the working culture in Viet Nam. “The atmosphere at the EVN office is friendly and pleasant. At the beginning of every morning, we usually gather to have tea and discuss. This is something we don’t have in Germany.” ​

​Prior to that, on January 26, in Hanoi, EVN Deputy General Director Vo Quang Lam met and bid farewell to Mr. Bernd. The first cooperation between the German expert and EVN under the GEPP project has achieved positive results, contributing to the reinforcement of the project’s objectives.

​The GEPP project introduces a new model of cooperation to the GIZ ESP’s Vietnamese partners to tap specialized knowledge from German utilities. German experts of these German utilities will come to Viet Nam and peer-to-peer work with Vietnamese staffs at their own offices during up to 3 months. The assignments for German experts have been clearly defined in advance with GIZ ESP’s partners and the involved parties. This model is expected to allow both the German and Vietnamese experts to closely exchange experiences and learn from each other.

Link to Further Materials
GIZ Energy Support Programme | Hanoi | Facebook

Contact Person
Markus Bissel

Key Buzzwords
Viet Nam, expert exchange, energy transition

More than 100 scientific research articles and 200 students have created a dynamic space, promoting exchange and discussion about advanced trends in sustainable energy development.

​At the event, young researchers presented research results to solve practical technological problems in the energy industry. This is also an opportunity for students to exchange and update technicalities related to electricity, energy, new materials, and sustainable development.​​​

Date
December 17, 2023

Location
VNU University of Engineering and Technology

Contact Person
Vu Chi Mai​

Solar, onshore and offshore wind power are the 03 renewable energy related segments that has the most potential for locally manufacturing, which worth up to 160 billion USD from 2025 to 2050; the localization rate can increase from 45% to nearly 80% for solar power and from 37% to 55% for onshore wind power by 2050.

​However, only a few Vietnamese enterprises are participating in the wind and solar power ecosystem. Among 8 enterprises that are supporting solar power field, there is only one Vietnamese company that mainly produces shelves and frames, as stated by Truong Chi Binh – Vice President of the Viet Nam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI).

​Can Viet Nam increase the local content in renewable energy technology? This is the topic of panel discussion at the 6th Energy and Technology Forum in Hanoi.  ​

Date
December 14, 2023

Location
Hanoi, Viet Nam

Contact Person
Vu Chi Mai​

A common challenge faced among energy transition stakeholders in Southeast Asia is scattered data sources and lack of coordination between projects. Duplication of work is unavoidable as stakeholders are unaware of existing activities. To address this gap, the project “Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE)” designed and developed the Southeast Asia Information Platform for the Energy Transition (SIPET) as a one-stop platform for all energy transition stakeholders in Southeast Asia.

To drive user’s growth and spread the word on SIPET’s unique features and benefits for energy transition collaboration, CASE had the opportunity to showcase the platform at two major regional events in October:

• The Indonesia Sustainable Energy week (ISEW) 2023, a national platform for policymakers, business leaders, experts, and communities to network, exchange ideas, and have a cross-sectoral discourse toward a mutual understanding on energy transition in Indonesia.
• The Third Asia and Pacific Energy Week, established as the ministerial level platform on promoting regional cooperation for enhanced energy security and the sustainable use of energy.

CASE representatives were able to demonstrate to visitors the key features of SIPET especially the Power sector tools and resources section which uses primary data sources from governments, utilities, and generation companies. Visitors also expressed their interest to explore the website, registering as members and also discussed further potential collaborations.

Other key functions of SIPET include:

• The Project Mapping Tool, developed by CASE in cooperation with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), maps out energy transition projects in the region, helping donors and development partners working on the energy transition to identify and build partnership opportunities to create greater synergy and impact.
• The Knowledge Hub, a portal for sharing news, research results, latest publications, and upcoming events.

For more information on the platform please visit the SIPET home page.

Link to Further Materials
Caseforsea.org

Contact Person
Sascha Oppowa

Key Buzzwords
Energy transition platform, Southeast Asia, decarbonization, renewable energy project mapping

The draft policy framework circulated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) highlights the importance and relevance of Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) powered livelihoods in rejuvenating the rural economy. It is well known that DRE has the potential to reduce and eventually eliminate the reliance of energy linked livelihoods on diesel as well as supplement the conventional grid supply. The purpose of this in-person workshop on ‘Advancing Agriculture, Dairy, and Fishery sectors with Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) powered Sustainable and Scalable Solutions’ was organized by the Promotion of Solar Water Pumps project is to provide a comprehensive overview of 20 identified DRE applications across various stages of Agriculture, Dairy, and Fishery sectors which have the potential to be scaled in India. The study was carried out by the consortium of   and SRIJAN.

The workshop covered the technical aspects, operational mechanisms, financial numbers including estimated payback, and comparative analysis with fossil fuel-based models. The workshop helped to discuss and find ways to leverage the opportunities offered by DRE applications and address the challenges through collaborative efforts, unlocking the potential for sustainable growth, improved clean energy access, and enhanced productivity across the agriculture, dairy, and fishery sectors.

Key partners comprising of UNDP, Agriculture Skill Council of India, FWWB, Oorja Gram, PWC, Sammunati, Dey Haat Energy, SIDBI etc participated in the workshop and provided their valuable inputs.  The Technology, Financing and Market aspects were discussed. It was highlighted by the attendees that how the narratives around the DRE sector needs to be shifted from subsidies to incentives and how the connotations can be changed for the sector to be the focus areas of various other stakeholders and flourish an eco-systemic model around the sector. The participants also discussed the market readiness of the industry based on the calculated payback period of the DRE applications but questioned if enterprises would agree to adopt the identified applications. The emphasis was given on the importance of the entire value chain, from suppliers of DRE applications to financing bodies to end-users should be involved and considered for the project in terms of scalability and visibility.

The project is intended to disseminate communication materials to cater stakeholders at all level from the agriculture, dairy and fishery value chain.  The project team appreciated the participants for joining and sharing their views and suggestions on the project outcomes and expressed his gratitude for their valuable contributions. Their feedback would be carefully considered and incorporated into the final project deliverables. 

Link to Further Materials

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Contact Person
Anuj Hemant Xess

Key Buzzwords
Decentralized renewable energy, Clean Energy