“Srikandi PLN Goes To Campus” at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) signifies the embodiment of the four core working groups of Srikandi PLN—policy and advocacy, culture and character, capacity building, and infrastructure, including TJSL.
This initiative is geared towards capacity building, focusing on amplifying the role of Srikandi PLN within the company.
Executed seamlessly, “Srikandi PLN Goes To Campus” is a collaborative venture between UGM and PLN, unfolding successfully on Tuesday (Nov. 28) at the Sukadji Ranuwihardjo Auditorium, UGM Master of Management.
The proceedings commenced with an address from the Rector of UGM, Professor Ova Emilia, who lauded and endorsed the event, recognizing its potential to provide comprehensive insights into the role of Srikandi PLN and fortify the collaborative synergy between UGM and PLN in championing Indonesia’s energy transition.
Professor Bertha Maya Shopa from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at UGM took the stage, elucidating the roadmap and socio-technical processes integral to the energy transition towards renewable energy.
Derina, the Executive Vice President of Compliance at PT PLN (Persero), emphasized the pivotal role of competencies in navigating the energy transition. Highlighting the job opportunities arising from additional skill sets, she stressed the imperative of adapting to the evolving landscape.
The challenge, she noted, serves as a gateway for recruits, aligning their skill set with industry requisites—a crucial facet for realizing PLN’s roadmap for achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
Strategic initiatives, foundational enablers, technology development, and internal capabilities are pivotal components necessitated by energy transition policies.
Derina underscored the importance of fostering competencies like renewable energy understanding, power system analysis, power operation proficiency, and enabler aspects such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), policy analysis, gender studies, business development, and strategic partnerships.
These competencies, albeit challenging, form an essential aspect of PLN’s human resource strategy to navigate the complexities of the energy transition.
Expressing her hope for the involvement of every student in Indonesia’s energy transition plan, Derina emphasized the urgency of addressing the rapid climate change scenario. As temperatures surge by 1.5 °C, she called upon the younger generation to engage in this imperative mission.
“We hope they are already involved from the beginning; students have gained enough knowledge so that later they can help in all sectors,” she said.
“Indeed, their involvement is significant because they have wide learning access from the internet, networking, and anywhere.”
“Another thing, of course, we encourage women or female students to study STEM to contribute to companies, one of which is PLN, which needs the support of female students to support the energy transition.”
Aryta Wulandari, the Manager of UP3 Sukoharjo PT PLN (Persero) and the Srikandi Champion for Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region, underscored that the objective of this initiative is to emphasize PLN’s commitment to the energy transition.
PLN endeavors to transition from its current 50% carbon emissions to a commendable 0% by 2060 by optimizing internal energy transition opportunities and fostering value creation.
Author: Rifai