In collaboration with Sustain Stay Improve, Telkom University held a webinar on ‘The Function of Communication in Governance of the Renewable Energy Industry in Indonesia.’ This activity was held on Monday (11/04) through the ZOOM Meeting. This event was opened by the Chancellor of Telkom University, Prof. Dr. Adiwijaya.
In his speech, Prof. Adiwijaya said that currently, we always use a digital services platform. It requires energy to use it.
“The current government has indicated three things of concern, namely food, health, and energy. This webinar can provide insight into the communication skills needed in the renewable energy industry,” he explained.
This webinar presents speakers, namely Muhammad Baron as Corporate Secretary of P.T Pertamina Geothermal Energy and Harris, S.T., M.T., as Geothermal Director of the Directorate General of EBTKE, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Muhammad Baron delivered the first material as Corporate Secretary of P.T. Pertamina Geothermal Energy. Baron explains that energy will continue to be needed in the world. Pertamina Geothermal Energy is a company engaged in utilizing geothermal energy, which is a subsidiary of P.T. Pertamina (Persero).
“Communication in the world of work is essential. How do we convey information to stakeholders? He said that things we can do in communication are planning, implementation, inspection, and action,” he said.
Baron explained that in the planning process, the steps involved were making messages and, setting agendas and stakeholder management, then identifying priorities. In the implementation of communication, the actions taken are building content to be conveyed to stakeholders. During the inspection, monitoring and evaluation of the communication that has been carried out can be carried out. Finally, the action taken is to make changes if needed.
Harris, S.T. delivered the following material, and M.T. Harris returned material on ‘Stakeholder Synergy in EBTKE Governance in Indonesia. There is an energy crisis, and climate change has made the energy transition even more urgent.
“G20 member countries account for 77 percent of global energy demand. Indonesia’s G20 presidency focuses on three main issues, namely inclusive global health, digital-based economic transformation, and the transition to sustainable energy.”
Harris also explained the Guerrilla program, namely the Solar Power Initiative Movement. This program aims to prepare students as clean energy activists through debriefing and experience.
“This program is an independent study program for students throughout Indonesia, supported by professional teachers and mentors, to educate the nation’s life and accelerate clean energy.”