Supporting Climate Change Mitigation with Clean Energy, SEI Present at the 46th IPA Convention & Exhibition

JAKARTA – The 46th IPA Convention & Exhibition was successfully held on 21-23 September 2022. Held at the Jakarta Convention Center, the largest Oil & Gaz Exhibition in Indonesia is always crowded with visitors.

This year, SEI participated in the exhibition organized by the Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) by opening an exhibition booth in the “Green Pavilion” area. This area is filled with selected companies that are considered to be able to represent Green Companies from the portfolio and products offered.

In accordance with the advantages possessed by SEI, at this exhibition SEI promotes the use of solar panels as an environmentally friendly electricity saving solution. Through the retail business of PLTS Rooftop LenSOLAR, SEI provides convenience for people who want to use PLTS Rooftop in their homes.

In addition to opening a booth stand, a Mini Stage Assembly Hall presentation from the Director of Marketing and Business Development, I Made Sandika Dwiantara. In his presentation, I Made conveyed the potential of Solar PV in the Oil & Gas Industry, as well as in Indonesia in general.

In accordance with the theme of the 46th IPA this year, namely "Addressing The Dual Challenge: Meeting Indonesia's Energy Needs While Mitigating Risks of Climate Change", SEI hopes that SEI's participation in this exhibition can educate the public about the importance of mitigating climate change by using environmentally friendly energy. SEI is also opening cooperation offers with Oil & Gas companies for the installation of Off-Grid PLTS offshore. SEI's portfolio for the installation of Off-Grid Offshore PLTS is with Santos, in Madura.

Visiting SEI, Wantannas Hopes West Java Can Become a Potential Source of National EBT

BANDUNG – PT Surya Energi Indotama (SEI) is one of the companies visited by the Secretary General of the National Resilience Council (Wantannas) in the context of an On The Spot discussion regarding the Inventory of the Capabilities of the EBT Supporting Industry for National Energy Independence in the Framework of National Security.

This discussion was attended by Rear Admiral TNI Gregorius Agung W.D., M.Tr (Han) as the Person in Charge and also the Deputy for Assessment and Sensing of the Wantannas Secretariat General, Rear Admiral TNI Bambang E. Palgunadi, S.T., MAP. As, the Head of the Activity Working Group who is also the Bandep for the National Strategic Environment Deputy for Assessment and Sensing of the Wantannas Secretariat General, Colonel Sus Drs. H. Nurofik as the Secretary of the Activity, Colonel Laut (S) Darmansyah Nasution, Colonel Sus Drs. H. Ahmad Yani, and Ari Rahmadi Ph.D., as members of the Wantannas team.

Also present were Director of Technology & Acting Director of Business Strategy and Portfolio of PT Len Industri (Persero) Tazar Marta Kurniawan, SVP Technology & Research Development of PT Len Center Vicky Gitasiswaya, GM IRCC PT Len Emma Sri Sakti, Director of Marketing and Business Development of PT SEI I Made Sandika Dwiantara, GM Marketing and Sales of PT SEI Krisna Aditya, GM Engineering of PT SEI Eric Agustian and other staff who accompanied the visit.

One of the discussion agendas discussed was about how to optimize New Renewable Energy sources so that they are no longer viewed as commodities alone, but as drivers of economic needs amidst the storm of Fuel Oil (BBM) which is currently a problem in Indonesia. In this case, the government is trying to create energy equality and energy security through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that have been echoed.

The visit also discussed how West Java is one of the regions that has a very large potential in the utilization of new renewable energy, both from natural resources such as Geothermal, wind, solar, and waterfalls, and energy resources from industrial products from the solar panel industry, batteries, and micro hydro industry. Wantannas hopes that the potential in West Java and also the solar module manufacturing owned by Len must continue to develop its existence so that it can become a source of national potential so that in the future we can reduce dependence on fossil energy.

Want to Know About Solar Module Manufacturing, PT Polyfin Visits Len and SEI

BANDUNG – PT Surya Energi Indotama together with PT Len Industri (Persero) warmly welcomed a visit from PT Polyfin Canggih. PT Polyfin Canggih, which is one of the largest companies in Indonesia, conducted a company visit to see the solar module fabrication and SEI office.

The group began the series of visits by seeing the solar module fabrication located in the PT Len office area. There, it was explained how the team produces solar modules with several processes that are carried out to produce various types of solar panels that are of course standardized and certified nationally. Some of the modules produced in the factory are Len 260 Wp Monocrystalline, Len 230P Polycristalline, Len 200P Polycrystalline, Len 200 Wp – 24 V Monocrystalline, and Len 200 Wp – 24 V Monocrystalline.

After the solar module fabrication visit, the group went to the SEI office. In the company visit agenda at SEI, the group was presented with several examples of PLTS applications installed at the SEI office. Starting from the Solar Canopy of 4KWp, Solar Façade 1KWp, Solar Floor 3KWp, and Solar Rooftop 8KWp. In total, there are 16KWp PLTS On Grid installed at the SEI Office.

This visit was the first time PT Polyfin Canggih visited PT Len and SEI. This agenda aims to provide further introduction to the solar module fabrication owned by Len and SEI. Also present were SEI Marketing and Business Development Director I Made Sandika Dwiantara, Marketing GM Krisna Aditya, and Retail Manager Nurjani. From Polyfin, the delegation was represented by Jap Sun Hwei, Kendrik, Dadan Wihendar, Hendra Harjono, and Suganda Permana.

Easy-Easy-Difficult, Here Are Tips for Maintaining Rooftop Solar Power Plants That You Need to Know

Who here has installed a rooftop solar panel at home? For those of you who have installed it, don't forget to maintain the solar panels so that their performance remains optimal. How to do it?

Maintaining a rooftop solar panel can be said to be easy and difficult. Basically, the solar panel system is stationary or does not move. So, not many types of maintenance are needed. This also makes the potential for physical damage relatively minimal. However, solar panels still require regular maintenance, either weekly, monthly, or semi-annually. To maintain solar panels, you can do the following tips.

The key is to make sure the solar panels stay clean. The surface area of ​​the solar panel is the most important part. Make sure the surface area of ​​the solar panel is not covered by dust, bird droppings, or dry leaves that have the potential to block exposure to sunlight.

Clean with running water

Basically, tilted solar panels can clean themselves when exposed to heavy rain. However, if the dust has started to thicken, especially due to a long dry season, you can clean it with running water and a soft cloth. The water used should also be clean water. If you want to use soap, mix the soap solution with water first. Avoid pouring soap directly onto the panel because the chemicals contained are feared to leave marks and be difficult to clean.

Use Gentle Cleaning Tools

Using a hard brush is not good for solar panels. Therefore, use a cleaning tool such as a mop or chamois to avoid scratches on the glass layer that can affect the effectiveness of sunlight absorption.

Do Cleaning in the Morning or Evening

During the day, the PLTS system is working optimally. If the weather is hot, the solar panels are in a hot condition. When cleaning is done during the day, this can interfere with the effectiveness of electricity production and can also make you hot. Do the cleaning in the morning or evening when the weather is relatively cooler.

Pay Attention to Other Components

Not only the surface of the panel, other PLTS components also need your attention. Make sure the cables near the panel remain in their proper place. Do not cover the solar panels either. Also, clean the PLTS inverter from dust to avoid dirt that can reduce the performance of the PLTS system.

Conduct Periodic Solar Power Plant Monitoring

Installing a monitoring system for your rooftop solar power plant can make it easier for you to find out the performance of your solar power plant. By knowing the track record such as the energy produced for each certain period of time, you can analyze if there is a decrease in performance or other problems.

This monitoring or checking can be done by yourself with a previously created checklist form. If you find it difficult, you can also ask for professional services to perform maintenance on the rooftop solar power plant in your home. SEI through its LenSOLAR service product provides maintenance services for rooftop solar power plants in homes with the best service and affordable prices. For more information regarding solar power plant maintenance services, contact the contact person listed on the website www.suryaenergi.com ! Now, you know how to maintain your rooftop solar power plant in your home, right? Still easy, right? Let's use rooftop solar power plants and continue to support the use of new renewable energy around us!