This solar Photovoltaic (PV) market survey study in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) Province provides a full perspective of regulatory and planning aspects to support PV development, skill development, and supply chain. This report offers an understanding of how the regional government reacts to Indonesia’s renewable energy commitment and draws a link to their commitment to skill development programs to support green growth. Additionally, this report provides an outlook on the market conditions in the province from the private sector and association perspectives. read more

REWIRE will conduct surveys and workshops that will build local capacity in renewable energy technology on Sumba island in Ubu Oleta and Walakari Villages. Technology transfer will enable local communities to use local materials to install autonomous generation. The project promotes gender equity, ease of replicability, cultural exchange, climate adaptation, and Australian expertise.

Media release

17 November 2021

As part of Australia’s ongoing commitment to build strong people-to-people and institutional links with Indonesia, I am pleased to announce that 13 recipients will share in $460,000 through the 2021-22 Australia-Indonesia Institute grants program. read more

Pre-Feasibility Study: Microgrid Solar Solution for Indigenous Village (Kampung Adat) Ubu Oleta in Sumba Island, Indonesia

We are happy to announce that our publication on the Ubu Oleta is now accessible from IEEE

Authors: Dedy J Haning, Erna Megawati Manna, Gus Firman
Publication date: 2021/9/24
Conference: 2021 IEEE International Power and Renewable Energy Conference (IPRECON)
Pages: 1-6
Publisher: IEEE

Description
While the Indonesian grid continues to expand toward off-grid communities, Sumba kept its unique challenge of scattered communities living between valleys and rolling hills, making the national grid expansion financially expensive. Hence, this condition is not unique to Sumba, but Indonesia in general. In this study, we investigate the need for clean energy for indigenous villages of the frontier, outermost and disadvantaged communities. We also provide the local community and government with sustainable photovoltaic management learning that is suitable for the village. We conducted a literature review, fieldwork, small group discussion with relevant stakeholders, and the development and implementation of photovoltaic. After the data were collected, it was coded in order to uniquely organize the file and for easy access to the data. The result shows that the community is willing to improve their livelihood through … read more

the COVID-19, many people in Sumba suffered from economic loss since the traditional markets are closing and restrictions on travel took place. This situation is worsening with the scarcity of fuel due to delays in logistics. For months, most communities are in the total dark.

The list of Kampung are:

JOIN US TO BRING CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO TRADITIONAL VILLAGE OF UBU OLETA IN WEST SUMBA, SUMBA ISLAND, INDONESIA

While the Indonesian grid continues to expand toward off-grid communities, Sumba kept its unique challenge of scattered communities living between valleys and rolling hills, making the national grid expansion financially expensive. These communities live in a typical compound called Kampung Adat, which retains its charm of the traditional vernacular houses, megalithic tombs, natured dyed weaving known as Ikat, and beautiful savannahs. Unfortunately, these hamlets are still difficult to access and vulnerable to fire hazards due to the use of kerosene lamps for lighting and burning firewood. This demonstration project aims to provide the local community and government with sustainable PV management learning. In doing this, we are working together with locally trained technicians in Sumba for procurement, installation, and Operation and Maintenances (O&M) to ensure optimum system lifetime and proper waste management.

Check out the village video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lqOZl63uf8