UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta established a partnership with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) (Persero) on Friday (1/4/2022). The partnership was marked by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signatory between the two parties. In this ceremony, UNS is represented by Prof. Dr. rer.nat. Sajidan, M.Sc., as Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs, and the PT. PLN (Persero) was represented by Muhammad Irwansyah Putra as General Manager (GM) of PT. PLN (Persero) Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Distribution Unit (UID).
PT. PLN (Persero) is a state-owned business entity that manages all electricity-related services and distribution in Indonesia. This partnership’s overall purpose and objective are to enhance and improve the implementation of education, research, and community service activities; and to support electricity infrastructure development and human resources. On the other hand, this partnership also aims to improve the competency in science and technology implementation for optimal electricity management and development, as well as to serve the community in PT. PLN (Persero) Central Java and DIY UID coverage area.
Prof. Sajidan hopes that this cooperation can be beneficial for both parties. “Hopefully, this cooperation will be beneficial for all parties, both for PLN and UNS in the field of research, community service, and electrical development,” said Prof. Sajidan.
The signing of this MOU coincides with the emission-free day at UNS. This emission-free day is held once every month on the first Friday of the first week of the month. Following the MoU signatory ceremony, there will be the distribution of 1,000 electric stoves for Solo residents. This distribution aims to reduce the use of gas stoves that support government programs to achieve net-zero emissions.
The GM of PT. PLN (Persero) for Central Java and DIY UID also hope that this cooperation contributes to national development. “Going forward is a tough challenge for us. Thus, we need assistance from universities both in terms of dissemination and coordination with the government and stakeholders. Hopefully, this cooperation can bring benefit to our nation and our country,” hoped Irwansyah. Humas UNS
Reporter: Zalfaa Azalia Pursita
Editor: Dwi Hastuti