UI Inaugurates Five Advanced Laboratories To Support Energy Transition And Environmental Sustainability

UI Chancellor Prof. Heri Hermansyah when inaugurating five advanced laboratories under the UI-NZI program at the Interdisciplinary Engineering (IDE) Building, Faculty of Engineering UI. (photo: dock.)

The University of Indonesia (UI) inaugurated five advanced laboratories as part of the UI-Net Zero Initiative (UI-NZI) program. The inauguration was carried out at the Interdisciplinary Engineering (IDE) Building, the UI Faculty of Engineering, with the aim of supporting the energy transition, environmental sustainability, and achieving the Net Zero Emission target by 2060.

The five laboratories include Energy Transition Laboratory (ETL), Sustainable Energy System Laboratory (SESL), Electric Vehicle Testing Laboratory (EV Testing Lab), Environmental and Conservation Laboratory (ECL), and Indonesia Climate Modeling and Policy Hub (I-CLIMB).

The Chancellor of UI, Prof. Heri Hermansyah, stated that the existence of this laboratory is a university commitment to advance interdisciplinary-based research that has a real impact on society and industry.

"What we hope is not only research output, but also the impact of all available facilities. This facility will encourage innovation through scientific publications, patents, technology, and prototype products that can support Indonesian industrialization and economy," said Prof. Heri, in a press statement, Sunday, January 12.

This laboratory was built through a grant of Rp. 178 billion from the Center for Higher Education (PUPT) program provided by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology. UI is one of the five best universities in Indonesia to receive this funding.

The chairman of the UI-NZI, Prof. Widodo Wahyu Purwanto, added that this laboratory functions as an interdisciplinary research center focused on energy transition, bio-conservation, and a green economy to respond to the issue of global climate change.

Detailed UI Advanced Laboratory

Energy Transition Laboratory (ETL) Located at the IDEA Building of the UI Faculty of Engineering, this laboratory facilitates green energy technology research such as photovoltaics, energy storage, and green hydrogen.

The Laboratory Sustainable Energy System Laboratory (SESL) supports the development of a sustainable energy system model based on economic, social and policy data.

Electric Vehicle Testing Laboratory (EV Testing Lab) Located at the iCELL Building, Faculty of Engineering, this laboratory tests the performance, security, and efficiency of electric vehicles. Testing includes key components such as batteries and electric motors, with international standards.

Environmental and Conservation Laboratory (ECL) is located at the FMIPA UI Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building, this laboratory focuses on environmental conservation, ecosystem restoration, and scientific data-based natural resource management.

The Indonesia Climate Modeling and Policy Hub (I-CLIMB) Laboratory is designed to develop climate models and strategic policies to support the handling of climate change in Indonesia.

With the presence of this laboratory, UI hopes to accelerate the achievement of the Net Zero Emission target as well as make a significant contribution to sustainable development in Indonesia.