SEI and ITB Establish Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Energy Innovation

Bandung (25/05/2026) — A delegation of lecturers and research teams from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) alongside SEI, held a Kick Off Meeting at the SEI office premises to initiate a research collaboration, technological development, and exploration of strategic partnership programs in the industrial and energy sectors.

This collaboration focuses on two major topics. The first is the development of technology tailored for natural disaster response, introduced under the project title “SiagaGrid.” This system is designed as an emergency power solution incorporating a smart delivery concept, meaning a high capacity yet lightweight power unit that can be mobilized manually by human effort. This design aims to overcome accessibility constraints in post-disaster areas.

The subsequent concept highlights circular design, which prioritizes the sustainable utilization of resources through use and recycling principles. This approach effectively reduces waste without compromising the product’s function or performance.

In addition to SmartGrid solutions, the discussion also centered on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), a technology where solar panels are integrated directly into building structures such as roofs, facades, or glass windows, as well as Energy Management Systems (EMS), which monitor, manage, and optimize energy utilization with greater efficiency. Both technologies serve as key focus areas in this synergy between academia and the industry.

This collaboration between academia and the industrial sector represents a highly strategic step for both entities. By merging academic research and scientific expertise with industrial practical experience, this partnership is expected to yield applicable solutions that deliver a substantial impact on the development of the energy sector, particularly new and renewable energy in Indonesia.

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