The UNDIP team won 3rd Place in the Final Round of the Pertamuda Essay Competition, organized by Pertamina. In the final stage, 10 teams were selected to present their ideas before the panel of judges. In 2024, the competition attracted a total of 1,103 participants. Universitas Diponegoro successfully sent two teams to the finals:
– Team 1: WAVOE (Wave Volt Energy): Innovation in Harnessing Ocean Waves as a Renewable Energy Source Along Indonesia’s Coastal Areas.
-Team 2: Development of Blue Ammonia in the Electricity Sector: Green Sukuk Financing and Competitive Auctions for Sustainable Energy.
Team 1 consisted of Almira Oktapazia, Aryo Ichwan Kusumo Winoto, and Benedictur Devin Ardityawan (all from the Environmental Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering). Team 2 included Brian Ashyaksa Putra Pratama (Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business) and Elva Angie Callista (Faculty of Law).
With the theme “Energizing The Nation,” this essay competition for university students aimed to explore innovative ideas in renewable energy and energy sustainability. After undergoing various evaluations and presentations, Team 1: WAVOE (Wave Volt Energy) secured 3rd Place, announced during the closing ceremony of Pertamina Goes to Campus at Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, on November 14, 2024.
Idris, S.E., M.Si., the supervising lecturer, stated that the competition was intense and exhausting, as all participants were highly skilled. The participants had to undertake various activities and travel long distances before delivering their presentations. All participants were satisfied, as the winners genuinely aligned with the competition theme. As 3rd Place winners, Team 1 was awarded a cash prize of IDR 5,000,000. The event concluded with a visit to an oil refinery before the team returned to Semarang.
WAVOE (Wave Volt Energy) is an innovative electricity generator utilizing the mechanical energy of ocean waves. This device converts wave motion into electricity with 50% efficiency, producing up to 63.9 kW per hour from 600 waves. Its key components include a wave clapper, generator, and energy storage system, all designed for automatic operation. The materials used feature aluminum coated with lithium to prevent corrosion. WAVOE functions by following the wave motion, enabling continuous electricity generation to meet the energy needs of coastal areas.
WAVOE is strategically placed in high-energy wave zones, such as the western coast of Sumatra and the southern coast of Java. This innovation supports SDG Goal 7 by providing clean, affordable energy to coastal communities. WAVOE is expected to contribute to sustainable national energy independence, leveraging Indonesia’s best marine energy potential for the nation’s welfare.
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