Essay on Potential for Geothermal Fluid Lithium Won Energy Minister Cup

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES

REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

PRESS RELEASE

NUMBER: 168.Pers/04/SJI/2020

Date: 20 May 2021

Essay on Potential for Geothermal Fluid Lithium Won Energy Minister Cup

The work by Aditya Yuda Kencana, a student of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), titled "Lithium: A Hidden Gem from Geothermal Energy in Indonesia", won the New, Renewable Energy Essay Competition held by Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR), Society of Renewable Energy (SRE), and daily newspaper Rakyat Merdeka.

The awarding ceremony was held virtually on Thursday (20/5) evening, to coincide with the commemoration of the National Awakening Day.

In his welcome remarks, Minister of EMR Arifin Tasrif said the competition helped encourage the younger generation to contribute to developing renewables in Indonesia. "The young generation has shown extraordinary enthusiasm in responding to local (energy) issue which is also a global issue. The competition has proved positive to encourage the contribution of Indonesian youth in developing renewables in Indonesia," Arifin said.

The ideas put forward by the students, continued Arifin, should be materialized while still prioritizing innovation and technology. "I think these excellent works should be followed up. They should not stop here, but instead these works must be continued so that they can benefit the public," added Arifin.

According to Arifin, energy transition has become a must for any countries. "Renewables, energy efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions cannot be treated as temporary efforts. It takes commitment and sustainability to handle these issues. The government cannot deal with these alone, and joint efforts are needed, including those by the younger generation," said Arifin.

Public policy observer Agus Pambagio, who was one of the judges, said that Aditya's work is in line with the theme of competition and the real conditions on field. Aditya focused on the large potential of geothermal fluid in Indonesia which can be extracted into lithium, the main component in the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries. "We hope this study can make Indonesia excel in various aspects such as electric vehicles and others," said Agus.

The complete list of the essay competition winners is as follows:

1. Aditya Yuda Kencana (ITB) - Lithium: A Hidden Gem from Geothermal Energy in Indonesia.

2. Reiner Nathaniel Jabanto (ITB) - Smart IoT-Agrophotovoltaic System Based on Equitable Energy to Support the Economy of Farmers in Rural West Nusa Tenggara, West Java, and East Java.

3. Muhammad Arif Billah (Surabaya Institute of Technology, ITS) - KAJURI: Eco-friendly Fisherman Boat with a Hybrid Pelamis-Solar Energy System equipped with Light Fishing LED to Realize SDGs 2030.

4. Fadhilih Al-Zaki Sitorus (University of Gadjah Mada, UGM) - Proton Turbine Power Plant Innovation Based on Rhospirillum rubrum Bacteria as Bio-Electricity in Realizing Renewable Energy Independence in Indonesia.

5. Khakam Ma'ruf (State University of Yogyakara) - HY-TECH (HYBRID CULTIVATION TECHNOLOGY) Innovative Technology for Shrimp Cultivation with the Concept of Renewable Energy as an Environmentally Friendly Innovation to Realize SDGs 2030.

6. Muthia Zahra Mutmainah (UGM) - By Pinang Kito-FC (Pinang Biohydrogen with Chitosan Composite Membrane Fuel Cell).

7. Agus Abdul Rahmat Fadilah (Kalimantan Institute of Technology) - Hybrid Energy Harvesting Solar Cell with Triboelectric Nanogenerator via Mutual Electrode: Efforts to Improve Efficiency and Ability of Solar Cells to Operate in Rainy Conditions.

8. Putu Ayu Narsih Sukmawati (University of Mulya Prasetiya) - I-COMVAS (Integration Computer Vision in HVAC System): Integration of Computer vision in the HVAC System to increase the efficiency of electricity use in high-rise buildings.

9. Christian Easter Wilmar (UGM) - Smart Community Grid Concept Using Modular COINT as an Effort to Decentralize and Optimize the Use of Rooftop PV in Urban Areas.

10. Mpu Alit (University of Brawijaya) - Conjuring the Hidden Ocean Geothermal Power Based on the GeOTEC Technology Hybrid System to Achieve Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2030.

Zagy Yakana Berian, the founder of the SRE, said in his report that after being launched by the Minister of EMR on March 17, 2021, the essay competition had attracted 234 works. The first winner will be given the Menteri ESDM Cup of 2021, while the best 50 works will be compiled into a book titled "Indonesia towards Green Energy - 50 Best Works in the Essay Competition for New, Renewable Energy of the Menteri ESDM Cup". (IY)

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