2023
Saruan Independent Energy Thanks to PLTMH
Entry type: Single project
Country/area: Indonesia
Publishing organisation: Surat Kabar Harian Sumatera Ekspres (koransumeks.com)
Organisation size: Big
Publication date: 2022-10-02
Language: Indonesian
Authors: Rendi Fadillah

Biography:
Jurnalis Sumatera Ekspres
Project description:
This article tells about Saruan Hamlet in OKU Selatan Regency, South Sumatra Province, which uses a micro-hydro power plant to illuminate the village, because the state electricity network cannot enter the hamlet which is in the hills.
Impact reached:
Inspire the use of new renewable energy in remote villages, especially those that are not reached by the state electricity grid. The use of clean energy is also to reduce the use of fossil energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Techniques/technologies used:
Interview technique
Context about the project:
The importance of popularizing the use of new renewable energy for the community, especially in remote areas.
What can other journalists learn from this project?
Invite all people to protect and preserve the earth through the use of clean energy
Project links:
https://sumateraekspres.bacakoran.co/saruan-mandiri-energi-berkat-pltmh/
https://sumateraekspres.bacakoran.co/dukung-bauran-ebt-raih-award-dunia/