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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/