The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), has installed solar panels to meet its electricity needs within the faculty environment. The on-grid solar panel system is designed to support electricity consumption at FEB UGM, particularly during daytime hours.
The Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of FEB UGM, Dr. Bayu Sutikno, stated that the installation of solar panels is intended not only to meet electricity needs but also to strengthen FEB UGM’s commitment to sustainability. Looking ahead, FEB UGM plans to add more solar panels to better meet daytime electricity demand with solar energy.
“The use of environmentally friendly energy is a strategic agenda of the faculty that aligns with FEB UGM’s vision and mission on sustainability. Harnessing solar energy is clearly in line with our mission of fostering sustainability, with clean energy as one of our main priorities,” he said at FEB UGM on Tuesday (Dec. 16).
By installing solar panels across several buildings, Dr. Sutikno explained that FEB UGM seeks to harness sunlight year-round to meet its electricity needs. This initiative is expected not only to improve energy efficiency but also to reduce long-term operational costs associated with electricity purchases.
The use of solar panels, he added, is also part of FEB UGM’s contribution to supporting the sustainable development agenda and reducing carbon emissions within the campus environment.
“Through the gradual addition of solar panels, FEB UGM hopes to become a model of best practice in the use of renewable energy in higher education. Moreover, this step is expected to raise awareness among the academic community about the importance of transitioning towards clean and sustainable energy,” he added.
Reporter: FEB UGM/Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
Author: Agung Nugroho
Post-editor: Rajendra Arya