JAKARTA – Public awareness of a green lifestyle has continued to increase in recent years. This trend is not only seen from the increasing use of more sustainable products, but also from changes in daily habits, including how people use energy
Various global surveys show that climate change and sustainability issues are now one of the main considerations in consumer decision-making
The Katadata Insight Center survey and various studies on consumer behavior show that more and more people, especially the younger generation, are starting to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. Starting from reducing the use of disposable plastic, choosing more environmentally friendly transportation, to being smarter in using electricity at home
This behavioral change is in line with the increasing understanding of the public that energy consumption is one of the contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the energy sector is still the largest contributor to global carbon emissions
Therefore, the use of more efficient energy and the increased use of renewable energy is one of the important steps in supporting the target of reducing emissions and facing climate change
One of the simple habits that can be done by the community is to use energy wisely. Starting from turning off unused electrical appliances, choosing energy-saving devices, utilizing natural lighting, to supporting the use of electricity from clean energy
These small steps not only help reduce energy consumption and household electricity costs, but also become part of efforts to maintain energy availability for future generations
Awareness of the importance of clean energy is also increasing globally. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report shows that the world’s renewable energy generation capacity continues to grow every year. The declining cost of solar, wind, and water power generation technology makes renewable energy more competitive than fossil fuel-fired plants
In Indonesia, the development of renewable energy is one of the important agendas in the national energy transition. The government targets an increase in the renewable energy mix as part of efforts to achieve the Net Zero Emissions target by 2060 or sooner. This step is also supported through various clean energy plant infrastructure development in various regions
Renewable new energy is now one of the solutions to meet the increasing electricity demand. Unlike fossil energy which is limited in quantity, renewable energy utilizes natural re and geothermal heat
With proper utilization, this energy greenhouse gas emissions
One of the renewable energy. Based on IEA data, hydropower plants are still the largest contributor to renewable electricity in the world and play an important role in maintaining the reliability of the electricity system because they are able to generate electricity stably and respond quickly to changes in power needs
This system works by utilizing the river flow as an energyddition to generating clean energy, hydropower plants also have an important role in maintaining the stability of the electricity supply, especially when electricity demand increases in a short time
Before a hydropower plant starts operating, there are various stages that must be thoroughly prepared. The process includes infrastructure development, testing of all systems, implementation of safety standards, to various environmental management efforts and community empowerment
All stages are carried out so that the plant can operate safely, reliably, and provide benefits in the long term
One of the hydropower plants developed on Sumatra Island utilizes a run-of-river system equipped with a daily pondage pond
Through this system, the river flow is used as the main energyplants. Water flow is regulated every day so that the plant is still able to generate electricity in large capacity efficiently
In addition to generating clean energy, the system also has the ability to respond quickly to changes in electricity needs
This ability is one of the important factors in maintaining the stability of the electricity network, especially when there is a surge in power demand or when the system needs additional electricity supply in a short time
Manager of Design and Construction of PT North Sumatera Hydro Energy (PT NSHE), Arwan Kahfi explained that before entering the operational phase, each stage was prepared thoroughly so that all the plant systems could work according to the standards that had been set
“Through this approach, PT NSHE not only strives to present a plant that supports the provision of renewable energy, but is also able to meet the needs of the electricity system through the plant’s responsive characteristics. The high ramp rate capability allows the plant to immediately operate when needed, so it plays a role in supporting the reliability and stability of the electricity system,” said Kahfi, quoted from the official statement
This ability is considered important in supporting the electricity interconnection system on the island of Sumatra. When there is a disturbance in the electricity network, the presence of a plant that is able to increase power quickly can help the process of gradually restoring the system, so that the electricity supply is stable again
On the other hand, the development of hydropower plants today is not only focused on technical aspects. Various efforts are made by taking into account the balance between development, environment, and society. Environmental management, the application of safety standards, and community empowerment programs are part of the process that goes hand in hand during the development process to operations
This approach shows that renewable energy development is not only aimed at generating electricity, but also creating sustainable social and environmental benefits. With careful planning, clean energy can be part of the solution to support economic growth while maintaining natural sustainability
Arwan Kahfi added that the run-of-river system with daily arrangements allows the use of a relatively smaller reservoir because it does not function as an annual reservoir
According to him, this approach is still able to generate a large generating capacity by prioritizing safety aspects and operational risk control
“The development of the Batangtoru hydropower plant is part of efforts to bring new renewable energy that is responsible, sustainable, and pays attention to the balance between development and the environment. In the Sumatra interconnection system, which is still dominated by supplies from fossil plants, especially coal, the presence of the Batangtoru hydropower plant can produce a reduction in CO2 gas emissions of up to 1.9 million tons per year,” concluded Kahfi
Through these various developments, it is hoped that the public will increasingly understand the importance of renewable energy as part of a modern lifestyle that is more environmentally aware. The utilization of clean energy, accompanied by the habit of using energy wisely in daily life, is a tangible step to support a more sustainable future
The development of the Batangtoru Hydroelectric Plant is expected to continue to support the provision of reliable renewable energy, strengthen the national electricity system, and provide benefits for the environment and community through responsible and sustainable development
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