Deputy Chairman of the MPR from the National Mandate Party (PAN)\nfaction, Eddy Soeparno, continued the MPR Goes to Campus series at\nUniversitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) in Medan. In his\npresentation, Eddy emphasised the relevance of energy security amid\nglobal geopolitical turbulence.<\/p>\n
Eddy Soeparno\u2019s presence was welcomed directly by the Rector of UMSU\nMedan, Prof Agussani, along with vice-rectors and deans. It is known\nthat UMSU has been designated as the host for the Muhammadiyah Congress\nin 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmong the efforts to achieve energy security is accelerating\nelectrification and the energy transition to significantly reduce our\ndependence on imported energy such as crude oil and LPG,\u201d Eddy stated in\nhis remarks on Friday (3\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
Therefore, Eddy invited universities to support the steps taken by\nIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto to accelerate the transition to\nrenewable energy, including the 100 gigawatt (GW) solar energy\nprogramme, electrification of the transportation sector, and the\ndevelopment of bioenergy.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a response to the current geopolitical situation, President\nPrabowo\u2019s commitment should be supported by all parties, both political\nsupport in parliament and support from the academic community, in this\ncase universities,\u201d said the Doctor of Political Science from the\nUniversity of Indonesia (UI).<\/p>\n
Forms of university support that can be undertaken include preparing\nskilled human resources (HR) ready to work in the green industry for\nrenewable energy development.<\/p>\n
\u201cEfforts to accelerate the energy transition will undoubtedly open up\nnew green jobs that require skilled formal labour,\u201d Eddy explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese job opportunities must be filled by the nation\u2019s own children\nwho are ready and skilled in the green industry. Therefore, a link and\nmatch is needed between field requirements and the curriculum studied on\ncampus,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
Eddy also hoped for university support in the form of developing\nrenewable energy research as input for the government in making\npolicies, particularly to accelerate the energy transition.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy did I initiate the MPR Goes to Campus programme? Because I\nbelieve there must be a bridge between campus research as the scientific\nbasis for policies issued by the government,\u201d Eddy said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the end, the series of efforts to accelerate the energy\ntransition must be enjoyed by the domestic industry, increase\nindustrialisation, enhance our production capacity, and absorb\nsignificant numbers of formal and skilled labour from the nation\u2019s own\nchildren,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eddy-soeparno-urges-universities-to-support-acceleration-of-renewable-energy-transition-1775217046", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }