PLN Takes Advantage Of PLTS And BESS To Explain Schools In North Maluku

PLN Takes Advantage Of PLTS And BESS To Explain Schools In North Maluku (photo: PLN Public Relations)

JAKARTA - Hundreds of students in the North Maluku Islands can now learn digitally thanks to the clean and reliable electricity solution from PLN through SuperSun innovation. The presence of renewable energy not only answers electricity needs, but is also a real support for education digitization programs that target equitable access to learning technology to the Disadvantaged, Frontier, and Outermost (3T) areas.

In detail, State Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Roof of Bobale Island, State Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Roof of Fitako Dagasuli Island, and Community Education Institute Kindergarten (TK LPM) Marasa Pulau Halmahera, North Maluku has been facilitated by SuperSUN-innovation from PLN which integrates Micro Solar Power Plants (PLTS) with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) so that electricity supply remains reliable throughout the day.

General Manager of PLN Regional Main Unit (UIW) Maluku and North Maluku, Noer Soeratmoko added that the SuperSUN system is designed to keep electricity supply in the islands stable even though geographical conditions are quite challenging.

"With reliable electricity, schools can now optimize modern learning equipment without worrying about limited power. This, according to him, allows students in the islands to have equal educational opportunities," said Noer Soeratmoko, Tuesday, September 16.

Not only supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this initiative is also in line with government programs in realizing equitable digital education. With stable clean electricity, schools in the 3T region can now take advantage of modern learning equipment, including computers, projectors, to the Interactive Flat Panel (IFP), so that children in remote islands can gain a learning experience equivalent to urban schools.

The principal of SMPN 1 Bobale Roof, Fandris explained that the existence of 24-hour clean electricity brought major changes to his school. He said his students can now use computers regularly to support learning, which was previously almost impossible to do because electricity is very limited.

"In the past, computers could only be used for a short time. Now children can learn every day, even opening up opportunities for online classes," he said.

A teacher at SMPN 1 At the Fitako Roof, Nur Shaum, said similar conditions also occurred at his school. With stable electricity, teachers are now more flexible in utilizing multimedia devices to teach, while students are getting used to interacting with technology. He added that digital learning is now not only increasing students' digital literacy, but also making them more motivated to learn.

We can use multimedia and train digital literacy better. Children are more enthusiastic about learning because access is much easier," he explained.