Director General of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources at the Closing of UMM's New Student Orientation: The Important Role of Youth in Saving the Earth

Author : Humas | Saturday, September 14, 2024 09:38 WIB

Director General of New Energy, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation) of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Prof. Dr. Eniya Listiani Dewi, M.Eng., IPU, Motivates New Students at UMM Closing Event (Photo: Lintang PR)

In front of thousands new students from the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM), the Director General of New Energy, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Prof. Dr. Eniya Listiani Dewi, M.Eng., IPU, emphasized that young people play a vital role in the energy transition in Indonesia. She attended the event to motivate new students during the closing of the New Student Orientation (Pesmaba) UMM on September 13, 2024.

Her speech resonated with the theme of Pesmaba UMM 2024, titled “Generasi Digital Generasi Penyelemat Bumi (Digital Generation, Earth’s Lifesaver.)” According to Listiani, young people have a crucial role in Indonesia's energy transition, particularly through innovation, technology, research, and education. She highlighted the importance of changing lifestyles. As a generation more open to technological advancements, young people can create innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector.

“Youth today are unique; you have greater potential to develop technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and more efficient energy storage batteries. You can also discover new ways to utilize clean energy with lower costs and minimal environmental impact,” she stated.

Interestingly, UMM has already directly implemented technologies to optimize new renewable energy. One example is the development and establishment of Microhydro Power Plants (PLTMH) and the optimization of solar panels as alternative electricity sources in various sectors.

She also stressed that young people could take on roles in research and education. Students involved in universities or research institutions can help create significant breakthroughs. Their research can focus on developing more advanced renewable energy technologies and integrating clean energy into the national electricity grid.

“Moreover, youth have a role in raising public awareness about the importance of energy transition through innovative outreach programs, such as those currently run by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, including Patriot Energi and Gerilya (Solar Power Initiative Movement),” she added.

Meanwhile, UMM Rector Prof. Dr. Nazaruddin Malik, M.Si., congratulated all new students who are now officially part of the Jas Merah Kampus Putih family. He expressed that all new students are now an essential part of the UMM academic community. Nazar encouraged all UMM students to continue learning, developing skills, and expanding their knowledge, especially as the Kampus Putih provides various platforms. He emphasized the importance of utilizing the short time of 3.5 to 4 years at UMM to explore everything as preparation to become the best generation.

“Brothers and sisters, you are our hope to become the best generation welcoming Indonesia Gold 2045. You will take control in various fields and become pioneers in building the nation’s civilization,” he concluded. (Faq/Wil/Fajr)

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