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

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.

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.

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!

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.