Signing MoU with PT SEI, Governor Erzaldi Rosman Ready to Accelerate EBT Development in Bangka Belitung Islands Province

Bandung, (24/1/2022). Governor of Bangka Belitung Islands Erzaldi Rosman visited PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) on Monday, January 24, 2022. During his visit, Erzaldi also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the provincial government and PT SEI in the utilization of solar power and energy conservation in the Bangka Belitung Islands, especially in areas that are difficult to reach by conventional electricity.

The group of the Governor of Bangka Belitung Islands also visited PT Len Industri (Persero) as the parent company of PT SEI to see the manufacturing of solar modules made by the nation's children. The group was welcomed and accompanied by the Director of Business Strategy and Portfolio of PT Len Industri (Persero), Linus Andor Mulana Sijabat.

In his speech, Erzaldi said that the Bangka Belitung Islands have great potential for Natural Resources. With this potential, it would be a shame if we are unable to process and develop it independently. Cooperation between the government and companies that can process this potential must be carried out immediately.

Erzaldi also said that the use of New Renewable Energy (EBT) will be very beneficial for the community, especially the distribution of development in remote areas and also investment growth in Bangka Belitung. PT SEI can cooperate in terms of operations and management.

"With this agreement, PT SEI will later cooperate with BUMDES in terms of operations and management," said Erzaldi.

The application of renewable energy in Bangka Belitung will cover several sectors, such as plantations with the creation of water pumps for irrigation, marine and fisheries with the provision of ice makers, cold storage to store fishermen's seafood, and reverse osmosis for coastal residents.

In addition to the needs of the community, the application of EBT technology is also useful for welcoming the implementation of the G20 in Indonesia. "The G20 also happens to discuss a lot about the issue of renewable energy. This is very suitable for us to implement," said Erzaldi.

On the other hand, Bambang Iswanto as President Director of PT SEI welcomed the program of the Governor of the Bangka Belitung Islands to utilize EBT and the utilization of energy conservation as an alternative solution and a future solution. PT SEI is ready to be present as an investor and developer in this major program.

With this collaboration, there is great hope for both parties to help realize the mission that has been planned. The Provincial Government with the mission of improving the welfare of the community and the selling value of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, and PT SEI with the mission of implementing available technology into a portfolio that has been successfully built and applied in the community.

"The technology is already there, sir. It's just a matter of how all of this can be implemented." Said Bambang Iswanto.

Also present at this event were all Directors of PT SEI, Assistant 2 for Economic and Development Affairs of the Babel Islands Provincial Government, Mr. Yanuar S.H., M.H., Head of the Natural Resources Division of the Babel Islands Provincial Government's Economic and Development Bureau, Mr. Heru Widarto, S.T., Head of the Babel Islands Provincial Government's Marine and Fisheries Service, Mr. Agus Suryadi, Head of the ESDM Service, Mr. Amir Sahbana, and Head of the Social and Village Service, Mr. Hardadi. (***)

Mayor of Bandung Inaugurates Len and SEI Solar Energy Saung in Tegallega Park

BANDUNG (19/01) – Acting Mayor of Bandung Yana Mulyana together with Finance and HR Director of PT Len Industri (Persero) Indarto Pamoengkas and President Director of PT SEI Bambang Iswanto inaugurated 5 (five) solar-powered pavilions installed in Tegallega Park, Bandung City on Wednesday (19/01).

The solar-powered pavilions are assistance from PT Len Industri (Persero) and its subsidiary, PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) to the Bandung City Government.

Yana Mulyana explained in his remarks, “The spirit of togetherness and collaboration in financing development is currently very much needed. As stated in mission 5 to develop participatory, collaborative and integrated city financing, this is the time for us to realize it.”

“On behalf of the Bandung City Government, I would like to thank PT Len Industri (Persero) for contributing assistance in the form of 5 solar-powered pavilions for the City of Bandung, located in Tegalega Park, Bandung City. We hope that this momentum can motivate many parties to be part of the efforts to overcome the problems we are currently facing together," he continued.

Indarto Pamoengkas said in his speech, "We (Len and SEI) will provide 10 solar-powered huts. Currently, 5 units have been installed in Tegallega Park, and 5 more units will follow."

The five huts are spread out, including 2 points in the Bandung Lautan Api Monument area, 2 points in Lampions Park, and 1 point in the Tirta Lega swimming pool area.

"Each hut can produce 408 Watt Hours (WH) of electrical energy per day which will be stored in a 700 WH battery. This energy is used for park lighting and can be used by park visitors to charge their cellphones and other electronic devices," said Indarto.

Bambang Iswanto said, "By placing solar-powered huts in Bandung City parks, they can not only be utilized by people visiting the parks. Namely in the form of facilities for charging cellphones and other electronic devices, a place to take shelter and relax, but it will also add to the beauty of the city park as well as a form of education on the use of environmentally friendly new renewable energy. So it is hoped that people will increasingly know, care and will try to utilize new and renewable energy in their daily lives."

According to Bambang, for SEI, it is certainly an encouragement to continue to work hard to make solar energy widely utilized for all people anywhere, anytime and by anyone.

Bandung City with its nickname "Paris van Java" or Paris of Java is a tourist city that has many city parks. These parks are a special attraction for tourists and Bandung City residents as a place of entertainment, especially on weekends.

This is what underlies Len and SEI in collaboration with the Bandung City Government and related agencies to take the initiative to provide support by making solar-powered huts to be installed in public facilities in Bandung City parks.

The solar-powered huts of Len and SEI are the work of the nation's children who combine the culture of the Priangan land, in the form of huts as a place of shelter, with modern technology in the form of renewable energy Solar Power Plants (PLTS).

Head of the Tegallega Technical Implementation Unit (UPT), Oding said, "Hopefully this solar-powered pavilion can be utilized properly by residents and visitors to parks in Bandung City, especially in Tegallega Park. Let's take care of it together so that more people can feel the benefits."

Continuous use of fossil energy will result in the depletion of existing fossil energy reserves. Therefore, it is very necessary to carry out decarbonization, switching to using renewable energy such as PLTS.

Decarbonization is the transition from fossil fuels to more environmentally friendly fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonization can be achieved by implementing low-carbon technology and energy sources, one of which is solar renewable energy.

The presence of this solar-powered hut, although not large, is expected to provide education to residents about decarbonization and the use of solar renewable energy, and can help the Bandung City Government in realizing the Bandung Caang Baranang Program.

Present at today's inauguration were the Chairperson of the Bandung City TJSL Forum, Binsar P.H. Naipospos, as well as representatives from the Head of the Research and Development Agency and the Head of the Bandung City DPKP3 Office.

Supporting the Empowerment of Quality Human Resources, PT SEI and UKRI Sign MoU on Cooperation

Bandung, (12/1/202) The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) and the National University of the Republic of Indonesia (UKRI) Bandung has been carried out. This signing is related to the development of education, research, and community service.

This MoU was signed by Bambang Iswanto as the President Director of PT SEI and Marwoto as Vice Chancellor 1 of the National University of the Republic of Indonesia. The event held at the PT SEI Office was also attended by all levels of the Board of Directors of PT SEI, Rindoko Dahono as Vice Chancellor 4 UKRI who also serves as Independent Commissioner of PT Len Industri (Persero), Amat Rahmat as Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning, Jentot as Head of Distance Learning, and other entourage.

The signing of this MOU was very much welcomed by both parties. In the future, it is hoped that there can be a mutually beneficial cooperation for both parties, especially in terms of empowerment. Marwoto as the Vice Chancellor of UKRI for Academic Affairs said that UKRI will prepare strategic steps to meet the concrete needs of this cooperation. "We will also try to make programs from study programs and colleagues have prepared a picture of what we can do, both in the form of research to develop the needs of each study program and PT SEI itself".

This cooperation in the field of development is also an opportunity for PT SEI to reach more academics who can support the implementation of projects and offices within the scope of PT SEI. The duration of this memorandum of understanding is 2 years and can be extended according to the agreement of both parties.

"Our activities are indeed in the academic and development fields, that's it. We are very flexible. Later, whatever PT SEI expects, we will prepare. These friends will optimize their abilities," said Rindoko.