Together with IESR and ISA, Echoing the Spirit of Solar Energy in Indonesia

JAKARTA - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is once again holding a seminar on the development of solar energy in Indonesia. IESR is collaborating with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in this event, which will be held on Thursday (27/10). Held at the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta in a hybrid manner, this event carries the theme "Shine Bright: Advancing G20 Solar Leadership." The theme was chosen because it is in line with the focus of Indonesia's presidency in this year's G20, which has raised many issues of renewable energy.

Opened by Arifin Tasrif as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources who attended online, Arifin expressed his appreciation to IESR and ISA for holding this event. In addition, Arifin also said that to implement the big goal in developing Solar PV, contributions from many parties are needed, not only from the government, business actors, and solar panel developers, but also from customers, both in the commercial and industrial sectors.

Executive Director of IESR, Fabby Tumiwa, said that this seminar was also a launching event for the Indonesia Solar Energy Outlook (ISEO) 2023 with various hopes that were initiated. "We do hope that publication (ISEO) could support Indonesia's stakeholders and policy makers to achieve solar PV deployment soon and for the future," said Fabby. Currently, IESR is trying to be a party that bridges ambition and reality in advancing the PLTS industry in Indonesia. Monitoring the declaration of the 2.3 GW PLTS target in 2023, which is still at 0.2 GW in 2022.

As a follow-up to the 2022 Indonesia Solar Summit (ISS) which was held last April, this event was also filled with High-level dialogue and Talkshow. Also present were various stakeholders and policy makers. Starting from ministries and related government agencies, BUMN, the Indonesian Solar Energy Association (AESI) and other related associations, international institutions, financing institutions, industrial and commercial sectors, embassies, renewable energy development companies, and EPC PLTS. The event was closed with the expression of hope that events like this should continue, not only because of the G20 agenda. It is hoped that the entire community, especially those present at the event, can be aware of the importance of using new renewable energy, especially solar power in overcoming energy problems and global warming that threaten. The invitation to use Rooftop PLTS continues to be echoed so that more people are educated and inspired to switch to new renewable energy.

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AL Kharsaah, 800 MWp Solar Power Plant Used in the 2022 Qatar World Cup

Since being inaugurated by FIFA as the host of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has been serious about building massive infrastructure. The Qatari government has spent around IDR 3,140 trillion to make the World Cup a success in its country. This fantastic value makes the 2022 FIFA World Cup the most expensive World Cup of all time.

In addition to building infrastructure such as stadiums, hotels, airports, and telecommunications facilities, Qatar is also serious about building environmentally friendly power plants. One of them is the Al Kharsaah Solar Power Plant with a capacity of 800 MWp. A solar power plant built to supply energy needs during the World Cup.

Al Kharsaah, the first solar power plant in Qatar with a capacity of 800 MWp with an area of ​​10 square kilometers. Located 80 km west of the capital city of Doha, this solar power plant was developed by the French integrated multinational oil and gas company Total Energies and Qatar Energy with Marubeni as its partner.

Al Kharsaah integrates 2 million high-efficiency LONGi Hi-MO series bifacial modules mounted on a single-axis tracker. This panel is also equipped with Photovoltaic cells on both sides that allow it to capture direct sunlight on one side and capture the rays reflected on the ground by the other side so that electricity can be produced optimally.

Qatar inaugurated Al Kharsaah on October 18, 2022. Al Kharsaah is able to provide electricity needs of up to 10% of Qatar's energy supply, including when the 2022 World Cup takes place.

The Minister of Energy and President of Qatar Energy, Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said that Al Kharsaah is one of the largest solar power plants in the Middle East. Its existence can be a source of pride for the Qatari people who are starting to commit to using non-fossil energy.

Finally, Patrick Pouyanne as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Total Energies said that this giant project contributes to Qatar's sustainability roadmap. Al Kharsaah proves Total Energies' ability to support oil-producing countries in their energy transition. The mission combines natural gas and solar energy to meet the increasing demand for electricity. According to him, the success brings his party closer to the goal of increasing production capacity by 35 GW by 2025.

source: kora-jakarta.com, mediaedukasi.id, liputan9.com, listrikindonesia.com, energynews.portal.id, republika.co.id, merdeka.com, finance.detik.com

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SEI Opens Investment Opportunities Through West Java Investment Summit 2022

BANDUNG – This year's West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) will be held again with the theme "Green Investment: Food Security & Renewable Energy" on 5-6 October 2022. Held at the Convention Hall of the Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung, the event organized by the West Java Provincial Government and the West Java Representative Office of Bank Indonesia seeks to accommodate investment potential in West Java.

Through WJIS 2022, SEI participates in offering various opportunities for project cooperation or investment in the Renewable Energy sector, especially Solar PV in West Java to investors, business people, financial institutions, and the government. There are several types of large projects offered, ranging from Public Street Lighting Infrastructure, Solar Rooftop Power Plant, Ice Maker & Cold Storage Power Plant, Vannamai Shrimp Farm Solar Power Plant, Ground Mounted Solar Power Plant, and Telecommunication Solar Power Plant.

"We hope that this meeting can be an opportunity for us to cooperate in various projects in the field of Renewable Energy System, especially in West Java," said I Made Sandika, Director of Marketing and Business Development of SEI.

At this event, the Governor of West Java said that WJIS 2022 took the theme "Green Investment Food Security and Renewable Energy" in accordance with the hopes of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for all stakeholders to find solutions to the potential food crisis and energy crisis. "This is West Java's answer, we have the arrival of technology, the arrival of capital investment to build West Java in the two sectors. The total value of the projects offered in this forum is IDR 59 trillion, in the green energy and food sectors," he said.

As a pioneer of renewable energy providers in West Java, SEI did not miss the opportunity to open cooperation in this event. Several agencies offered to conduct 1 on 1 meetings either during the event or after the event was over. In addition to filling presentations in the main room, SEI also opened a booth stand to campaign for the use of rooftop solar power plants among the community.

SEI carries the mission and spirit of utilizing renewable energy to be jointly utilized in West Java and in Indonesia. This opportunity is an opportunity to go further to realize the vision of Indonesia Net Zero Emission in 2060.

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SEI Explores Cooperation with Maros Regency Government, South Sulawesi

BANDUNG – The SEI office is always crowded with various parties who come to collaborate. Last Tuesday (4/10), it was the turn of the Maros Regent and his entourage to come to the SEI office to fulfill an invitation to explore cooperation between SEI and the Maros Regency Government, South Sulawesi.

This collaboration is an opportunity for SEI to provide benefits and a total solution from the use of Solar Panels as a producer of environmentally friendly clean energy. Moreover, the use of new renewable energy in Maros is still very minimal. This was expressed by the Head of the Maros PU Department, A Muetazam. "As an illustration, the current condition in Maros is still not using much new renewable energy or solar panels."

From these conditions, SEI sees the potential for cooperation that can be done. Starting from the creation of Solar PJU, Solar Rooftop in government offices, PV Roof in government hospital facilities, to Ice Maker and Cold Storage Solar Power Plant which is now a new business product of SEI. Maros Regent, H.A.S. Chaidir Syam sees that there is a lot of potential that can be done together with SEI, starting from the application of solar panels in coastal areas to the mountains. The benefits will also be very much felt by the people of Maros. "The community will also be very happy. They can enjoy the electricity savings from this PLTS," said Chaidir.

This meeting began with a company visit to review the solar PV application at the SEI Office. After that, it was continued with the presentation of materials, discussions, signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by the Regent of Maros, H.A.S. Chaidir Syam, and the President Director of SEI, Bambang Iswanto. Also accompanying were the Head of the Maros PU Service, A. Muetazam, Expert Staff of the Regent Alamsyah Sitaba, Director of Marketing and Business Development I Made Sandika, and other groups.

Both parties hope that this meeting will establish good and beneficial cooperation for the development of new and renewable energy in Indonesia, especially in Maros Regency.

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