UNS — The Chief of Presidential Staff of the Republic of Indonesia (RI), General TNI (Purn.) Moeldoko Ginting visited the Center for Higher Education Excellence (PUI-PT) Electrical Energy Storage Technology (PUI Lithium Battery) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta on Tuesday (7/12/2021).
In the visit, the General TNI (Purn.) Moeldoko was accompanied by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho; Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs UNS; Prof. Ahmad Yunus, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Kuncoro Diharjo; and the Chairman of PUI Lithium Battery UNS, Prof. Agus Purwanto.
In his opening remark, the Rector of UNS stated that UNS is one of the universities that develop the production of lithium batteries.
“Research on electrical technology development, especially lithium battery, has been conducted since 2012. This battery has been tested in electric bicycles, electric motorbikes, and electric cars. Considering this potential, we are optimistic that lithium batteries will continue to develop in Indonesia,” Prof. Jamal stated.
The Rector also provided an example of lithium battery usage in UNS on an electric bike and electric car during the free emission day, the first Friday of the month.
The General TNI (Purn.) Moeldoko extended his appreciation to UNS for its success in developing lithium batteries. He also stated that this success is in line with Indonesia’s commitment to COP26 last month to reduce emissions in reducing the adverse impact of climate change.
“The president is fully supporting the renewable industry. This is momentum and potential for Indonesia to jump further in the electric vehicle industry. Moreover, after the issuance of Perpres No 55 of 2019, all stakeholders started to move,” he stated.
Prof. Agus Purwanto explained the lithium battery produced and that the product testing requires facilities that meet the national standard.
“Battery certification needs to be adjusted to the national needs. Thus, do not apply a system that is different from the test so that when tested, (the product) is not far different from what is needed at the national level. So, it returns to our production capability,” Prof. Agus added. Humas UNS
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti