Visiting PLHS Nusa Penida, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko Gives Appreciation

NUSA PENIDA - The Chief of Presidential Staff of the Republic of Indonesia, General TNI (ret.) Dr. H. Moeldoko accompanied by the Regent of Klungkung I Nyoman Suwirta reviewed the progress of the construction of the Nusa Penida PLHS in Suana Village, Nusa Penida District, Klungkung Regency (29/08). This working visit was in order to monitor the construction of the Nusa Penida PLHS as one of the showcases of New and Renewable Energy (EBT) which will be shown at the G20 agenda later.

 "I really appreciate the construction of the Nusa Penida Hybrid PLTS to encourage the pace of green energy transformation. What is even more proud is that this enormous potential emerged from the limestone hill area which is considered unproductive to produce something," said Moeldoko, giving appreciation to all parties involved.

The Nusa Penida Hybrid Solar Power Plant (PLHS) is a project owned by PT Indonesia Power in collaboration with PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) and Hitachi as a consortium. The construction of the PLHS with a capacity of 4.2 MWp has been carried out since March 2022 and is targeted for completion in October 2022 to support the implementation of the G20 Bali Summit next November. The construction progress has currently reached 82 percent.

This power plant that combines solar and diesel power is one of the efforts to achieve the National EBT mix target of 23% in 2025 and supports the achievement of the Republic of Indonesia's National Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment in 2030. Built on an area of ​​4.5 hectares (ha), the Nusa Penida PLHS is projected to be able to produce 6,387 MWh or equivalent to the needs of 3,000 homes. The environmentally friendly energy of the PLHS is expected to be able to reduce carbon emissions by 3,200 tons of CO2 per year.

"We need a healthy environment. This PLTS will reduce carbon emissions quite significantly. Of course this is good for the future of Indonesian children," added Moeldoko.

On the agenda, Harlen as Director of Development and Commerce of PT Indonesia Power said that the PLHS was able to reduce fuel consumption by approximately 1,596,875 liters/year which is equivalent to a budget expenditure of IDR 19 trillion per year. In addition, Moeldoko explained that the country is currently still bearing the burden of energy subsidies of up to IDR 700 trillion.

"This is very good. If this can be reduced, then the budget (energy subsidy) can be (allocated) to improve health and education services," said Moeldoko.

After the visit was over, Moeldoko gave the green light that the Nusa Penida PLHS would be one of the projects that President Jokowi would visit later.

Also present were the Directors of PT Indonesia Power, Director of Marketing and Business Development of SEI I Made Sandika Dwiantara, Dandim 1610 Klungkung Lieutenant Colonel Inf. Sugendar Suryaningrat, Klungkung Police Chief AKBP I Nengah Sadiarta, Head of Baperlitbang Klungkung Regency Anak Agung Gede Lesmana, Nusa Penida sub-district head Komang Widiasa Putra, and other invitees. (**)

First in Indonesia, KPBU-PJU Ready to Make West Lombok Bright and Bright

LOMBOK - The West Lombok Regency Government, in this case the West Lombok Regent H. Fauzan Khalid, again held a meeting with the President Director of PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) Bambang Iswanto in discussing the Public Street Lighting (PJU) Government Cooperation (KPBU) project.

This meeting was attended by the Regional Secretary H. Baehaqi, Regional Assistant II Rusditah, Head of OPD, President Director of PT SEI Bambang Iswanto, GM Marketing and Sales of PT SEI Krisna Aditya and other staff.

The project, which has been prepared since 2018, is an effort by both parties to be able to realize a bright West Lombok where later there will be 12,005 PJU points spread across 176 national roads, provincial roads, and district roads.

SEI as a subsidiary of PT Len Industri (Persero) in the field of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation together with the West Lombok Regency Government is preparing the PJU KPBU project where this project is the first in Indonesia.

The Regent through Assistant II of the Lobar Regional Secretariat, as the Lobar Regency KPBU-PJU team, said that the Lobar Regency Government still has a lot to learn in making plans regarding KPBU.

"We have to be detailed and of course assistance from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources who has helped us in ensuring that Lobar is on the right track," he explained.

Bambang Iswanto as the President Director of SEI said that because this project is the first in Indonesia, there will certainly be obstacles in the future. This is because there are no other areas that can be used as examples in implementing this KPBU.

"Even though we are faced with many obstacles, we will continue to uphold our commitment to serving and cooperating with the Lobar Regency Government," said Bambang.

H. Fauzan Khalid requested that the next discussion be followed up by experts from PT SEI and the Regency Government. The Nasdem politician also emphasized that technical discussions could be accelerated and not exceed September 2022.

"We can start implementing this KBPU early in 2023," Fauzan requested.

Back to Expert Discussion

In accordance with the request of the Regent of West Lombok at the meeting on August 8, experts from both parties held a discussion held on August 15-21 at the Aruna Senggigi Hotel together with Project Adlight from KESDM EBTKE, LKPP, PT PII, PT SEI held a joint coordination meeting to follow up on the fulfillment documents, namely the discussion of the draft Cooperation Agreement (PKS).

In addition to the fulfillment documents, there is a discussion of outstanding which will be carried out by the West Lombok Regency Government and PT SEI in order to accelerate the progress to the next stage. The result of the meeting in West Lombok was an agreement on the schedule for finalizing the draft PKS and fulfilling outstanding.

This discussion was attended by the Marketing and Sales, Legal, Risk Management, Project and Production teams, and the Financial Accounting team from PT Surya Energi Indotama.

It is hoped that after the intensive discussion, this KPBU-Lombok will be implemented smoothly in accordance with shared expectations for the benefit of the community and to realize a bright West Lombok.

Floating Solar Power Plant Research: BRIN, SEI, and Gani Arta Care About Utilization of Environmentally Friendly Energy Resources

Indonesia is a country rich in resources, one of which is energy resources. Starting from petroleum, geothermal, waves, wind, sun, and others. The maximum and environmentally friendly utilization of energy resources will produce benefits for the community and balance for nature. This can be realized when the community understands environmental-based management with the help of science and technology.

In order to realize the maximum utilization of energy resources using the latest technology, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI), and Gani Arta Dwitunggal agreed to collaborate on Research on the Application of Floating Solar Power Generation Systems (PLTS) on the Surface of Water. The research, which began in July 2022, took place in the PUSPIPTEK BRIN Serpong Area, precisely in the area around the Bahrul Ulum Mosque Lake.

In this joint project, BRIN through the Energy and Manufacturing Research Organization acts as a technical implementer of research, development, assessment, and application of research based on Articles 10 and 11 of BRIN Regulation No. 7 of 2022. Meanwhile, SEI and Gani Arta Dwitunggal are companies that support the research component needs of the BRIN Research Team. One of them, SEI provides 16 Solar Module Panels along with rails, and Gani Arta Dwitunggal provides a floating system for placing solar power modules.

This research has a big goal to utilize solar energy which has great potential in Indonesia. The increasing development in land areas into settlements or industries, the utilization of water areas with the Floating PLTS system can be a solution for utilizing new renewable energy. The performance analysis of this research is about energy balance, a study of the characteristics of photovoltaic modules which include efficiency, physical conditions of temperature and visual conditions, characteristics of water conditions that will later be covered by photovoltaic modules, physical conditions of floaters (color, strength, and durability), and ambient temperature.

It is hoped that this research will be a joint project that produces a discovery of science and technology that can be implemented for the utilization of maximum and environmentally friendly energy resources. In addition, all processes of this research can be an experience for all parties to continue energy conservation in the same field in the future.

7 Months of Installation, Tegallega Park Solar Powered Saung is Increasingly Useful for the Community

A total of 5 solar-powered huts from the CSR Program of PT Len Industri and PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) have been installed in Tegallega Park, Bandung since January 2022. Inaugurated by the Mayor of Bandung, the existence of this Solar-powered Hut has increasingly provided benefits for residents visiting Tegallega Park. Several residents who usually exercise in Tegallega Park use this hut to rest after being tired of running around the Bandung Lautan Api monument. Not only that, they can also charge their cellphone batteries from the charging port provided on the hut table.

Based on residents' statements, they are greatly helped by the existence of this solar-powered hut. "Yes, it is useful for resting after exercise or for charging cellphones," said one resident. Or also security officers who feel other benefits from the automatic lighting installed in the hut and will turn on at night. "It is very helpful, especially when on duty. Because here there are some where the lights are generally not on."

Seeing the enthusiasm of visitors to Tegallega Park and also the benefits of Saung Tenaga Surya that can be felt directly by residents, PT SEI will continue this CSR Program by reinstalling 5 points of saung in Tegallega Park Bandung. This is considered a good strategy to provide benefits and increase CSV (Corporate Shared Value) from the program being rolled out.

Finally, considering what was conveyed at the inauguration last January, Saung Tenaga Surya is a form of innovation by the nation's children, especially Bandung residents in implementing environmentally friendly technology and green energy. In addition, Saung Tenaga Surya will support the Bandung City Government in implementing the "Bandung Caang Baranang" program that was launched.