UNAIR NEWS– As time goes by, industrial development has arrived at the 4th revolution with the development of automated system based onbig data.听Thus, the role of humans seems to be replaced by robots.听In response, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of Republic Indonesia continues to grow following the dynamics of the times, especially in realizing renewable energies.
“The industry is very dependent on electricity, then if the electricity tariff should continue to rise,why there is Minister of ESDM.听We are looking for alternatives to electricity tariffs and many things can be done, including production efficiency, “said Ignasius Jonan, Minister of ESDM in his presentation at the International Development Student Conference on Friday, November 10.
Jonan who is also alumnus of FEB UNAIR explained, the current electrification ratio is reaching 93.03% and will be targeted to reach 97% within the period of two years.听Currently, according to Jonan, there are 2500 villages that have not enjoyed electricity, and more than 1000 in Papua.听Furthermore, more than 10,000 villages only enjoy one-third or only half of electricity.听Therefore, the electricity tariff should be decreased because the electricity need should be met.
“Some villages have been given energy-saving lamps installed and last up to 5 years,” he added.
In addition, the one-price fuel program is a creative step.听In Wamena the price even reached Rp 40,000 / liter.听In its development so far, there are still 100 sub-districts that must be covered within the period of 2 years.
The man born in Singapore, June 21, 1963 also motivated the participants to a young generation to continue to grow.
“What I’ve been experiencing so far is irrelevant, the experience is irrelevant, all the economic matrices are bound to change.听Maybe the current learned is 70% much different.听So we have to sharpen ourselves to follow the times, if possible, to precede the times.听One thing that is always relevant is wisdom, he stated.
Author: Siti Nur Umami
Editor: Nuri Hermawan
