PT Schneider Indonesia and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have strengthened their strategic partnership in energy and technology through an electrical equipment grant and cooperation in education and sustainable energy transformation (18/09).

The partnership aims to support human resource development, technological innovation, and the transition toward more efficient and sustainable energy systems.

Schneider Electric Provides Rp778 Million Equipment Grant

As part of the partnership, Schneider Indonesia provided two PIX medium-voltage panels and one SM6 panel with a total value of more than Rp778 million.

The equipment will be used for learning, practical training, and student competency development at UGM’s Faculty of Engineering and Vocational School, particularly in electricity, automation, and energy technology.

The cooperation was formalized during a ceremony at the UGM Central Building. Schneider Indonesia was represented by Amat Subechi, Safety, Environment, and Real Estate Manager; Juni Asmoro Wulandari, HR Business Partner Manager; Andrew Patty, Employer Branding Leader; and Muchammad Adib.

UGM representatives included Vice Rector for Planning, Assets, and Information Systems Arief Setiawan Budi Nugroho, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., accompanied by Faculty of Engineering Dean Prof. Selo, S.T., M.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., along with relevant vice deans and directors.

Technical Education and Knowledge Transfer

The cooperation also covers technical lectures and knowledge transfer from industry practitioners to UGM students and alumni.

These activities are intended to provide students with direct knowledge about developments in modern electrical technology, electrification, digitalization, and automation, which are increasingly needed in future industrial transformation.

In her remarks, Schneider Indonesia representative Juni Asmoro Wulan stressed the importance of cooperation in supporting Indonesia’s younger generation, particularly in automation and energy transformation.

She expressed hope that the equipment grant would expand academic contributions and help address energy-related challenges in Indonesia. The cooperation is also expected to become the beginning of mutually beneficial collaboration between academia and industry to prepare solutions for future challenges.

Collaboration Addresses Energy and Carbon Challenges

UGM Vice Rector Arif emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing energy security and carbon sustainability issues in Indonesia.

“Further discussion among relevant parties is needed to strengthen cooperation and contribution to society,” he said, while expressing hope for greater cooperation in the future.

The collaboration between industry and academia is intended to address challenges related to energy security, digitalization, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Indonesia.

The donated technology is expected to expand academic contributions while strengthening the capacity of young people to develop innovative solutions for the national energy sector.

Partnership Linked to Five Sustainable Development Goals

The collaboration between Schneider Electric and UGM is linked to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The partnership supports SDG 4: Quality Education through technology-based learning facilities and improved student competencies to prepare them for industry needs.

It also supports SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy through human resource development in energy and electrical technology to support more efficient and reliable energy systems.

The cooperation is aligned with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through technological innovation, digitalization, and the development of educational infrastructure relevant to industrial transformation.

It also reflects SDG 13: Climate Action by encouraging energy transformation and the development of technology that supports energy efficiency and carbon-footprint reduction.

The partnership further represents SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, which emphasizes cooperation between the education sector, industry, and other stakeholders to create positive impacts for society and sustainable national development.

Through the strategic partnership, UGM and Schneider Electric hope to build a stronger learning and innovation ecosystem, develop skilled talent in energy and technology, and contribute to Indonesia’s sustainable development agenda.

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