How can Indonesia provide a reliable source of electricity to its thousands of islands? This man is making a difference

There are geographical, technical and even cultural problems in bringing a reliable source of electricity to the remote parts of Indonesia. Can a model that uses renewable energy be an effective option?

Establishing rapport with local community is important to Dr Ahmad’s project. Source: Source courtesy Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan

Amongst other things, Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan is Assistant Professor at the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics at Gadjah Mada University.  He is also a finalist in the Australia Indonesian Association Awards for 2021.*  Dr Ahmad explains to Sri Dean his recent work and his enthusiasm for collaboration between Indonesia and Australia.

* The winners will be announced in April 2022

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Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan studied at Curtin University and is a member of the Australia Indonesia Centre. Source: Source courtesy Dr Ahmad Agus Setiawan