Telkom University Implements Energy Efficiency Initiatives to Reduce Overall Energy Consumption

Keywords: EnergyEfficiency, RenewableEnergy, Sustainability

Renewable Energy Development and Implementation

To support energy efficiency, Telkom University has developed several renewable energy projects that provide alternatives to conventional electricity sources from PLN. These include:

• Solar Power Plants (PLTS):
  Telkom University installed a 6,000 VA Rooftop Solar Power Plant on the Faculty of Electrical Engineering building, one of the campus facilities with significant power usage. The installation aims to reduce dependency on PLN electricity and optimize on-site renewable power generation.
  Another 6,000 VA solar power system has also been installed at the Faculty of Engineering’s Genset Building, further expanding the university’s solar energy utilization capacity.
• Wind Turbine Power Generation (PLTB):
  The university has also developed a Wind Turbine prototype as part of its renewable energy research initiative. While currently in its pilot phase, the turbine is functional for small-scale energy generation, such as indoor lighting, and serves as a foundation for larger renewable applications in the future.
• Biogas Power Generation (PLTBiogas):
  Recognizing the campus’s significant waste output, Telkom University has initiated a Biogas Power Plant project that converts organic waste into energy. This not only supports electricity production but also contributes to waste reduction and circular economy practices on campus.
• Watergazz Technology for Vehicle Efficiency:
  To improve fuel efficiency in university operational vehicles, Telkom University developed and implemented Watergazz technology, which enriches the air-fuel mixture in engines. This innovation reduces fossil fuel consumption, aligning with the university’s efforts to promote clean and efficient transportation.

Green Campus and Smart Monitoring Systems

In addition to renewable energy projects, Telkom University is committed to integrating IoT-based monitoring systems to manage and optimize campus energy usage.
Through smart sensors, the university can track electricity consumption patterns, detect inefficiencies, and implement real-time control strategies to reduce waste.

The university’s commitment is also reflected in its participation in UI GreenMetric and Innovillage programs, which highlight sustainability achievements through smart infrastructure, renewable energy, and community-based innovation.