AKTUALITAS.ID – In an effort to support the green energy transition and overcome global challenges related to climate change, Indonesia launched the Indonesia Solar Energy Research Center (ISEREC) at the PUPR Ministry Auditorium, Jakarta, Wednesday (2/10/2024).

ISEREC is a collaborative platform for innovation, research and development in the field of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which is an important pillar in supporting the energy transition in Indonesia as well as global efforts to deal with climate change.

ISEREC was founded as a collaboration between the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII), two leading institutions committed to advancing renewable energy research.

In addition, as a solar energy research center which is fully supported by E20 (Engineering 20), a collaborative group proposed by the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII) to be part of the G20.

ISEREC was also built on the basis of strategic collaboration between various well-known research institutions and universities in Indonesia, such as the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), University of Indonesia (UI), and the National Research Agency (BRIN), and supported by the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIES).

This collaboration aims to develop innovative photovoltaic (PV) technology, from solar cells to modular systems that can be widely applied in various industries.

With the launch of ISEREC, Indonesia not only shows its commitment to the clean energy transition, but also strengthens its position as a leader in renewable energy technology innovation. ISEREC, together with E20, will be an important platform in creating a significant global impact in facing various energy and environmental challenges in the future.

Global Support for ISEREC Collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore through SERIS is expected to produce technology that can be widely applied, both domestically and in international markets. Support from many countries, including China, also shows the global community's confidence in Indonesia's potential to lead the change towards green energy.

This research center will also play an important role in accelerating the development of solar energy in Indonesia, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and opening up new opportunities for domestic industry to develop in the field of renewable energy. In this way, ISEREC will not only be a research center, but also a driving force for the future of sustainable energy in Indonesia and the world.

PII Chairman Danis Sumadilaga said, PII is very enthusiastic about being part of the Green Corridor project and the first semiconductor solar cell research center. With the launch of ISEREC, Indonesia begins its semiconductor ecosystem journey.

“This inauguration proves the power of network collaboration and the effectiveness of real innovation based on the digital twin model. "ISEREC's success is based on the belief that it will generate substantial value to drive Indonesia's Human Resources development efforts through the creation of an action-based industrial ecosystem, skilled employment, and a pool of relevant and competitive knowledge," he said. (AGUS/RAFI)