This lecture presented two experts who discussed the energy transition, namely Prof. Ir. Yohannes Sardjono, Principal Expert Researcher at the Research Center for Safety Technology, Metrology and Nuclear Quality of the National Innovation Research Agency (BRIN), and Okto Larindo, CEO of PT Semesta Motor Indonesia (Motoriz).
In her speech, USU's Vice Rector III, Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. emphasized the urgency of switching from fossil energy to renewable energy. She stated that the transition from fossil to renewable energy is a complex and challenging journey, but it is essential to achieving environmental sustainability and reducing the impact of climate change.
Prof. Poppy also underlined the important role of universities in supporting this transition, emphasizing that universities should educate and train the younger generation to become pioneers in developing renewable energy technologies. "Hopefully, through this public lecture, students can gain deeper knowledge and inspiration to continue contributing to the energy transition efforts," Prof. Poppy hoped.
Prof. Ir. Yohannes Sardjono provided material on Indonesia's role in the global energy transition. He outlined that one of the main solutions is the conversion of gasoline-fueled vehicles to electric motors. He emphasized that USU, with various study programs such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and the Faculty of Economics and Business, can support the conversion of 50,000 gasoline motors to electric motors targeted by the government this year.