Jakarta, INTI - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is strengthening its downstream renewable energy innovation efforts through a research and development collaboration on biomass gasification technology with PT Comestoarra Bentarra Noesantarra (Comestoarra). This collaboration focuses on verifying, validating, and refining mini gasifier technology to ensure it meets technical standards and is ready for wider implementation in the national energy sector.
Jan Setiawan, Head of the BRIN Fuel Technology Research Center, and Arief Noerhidayat, Head of Comestoarra, signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) on Friday (June 12). This agreement is a follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding between BRIN and Comestoarra regarding research, innovation, and utilization of research results in the fields of information technology, new and renewable energy, and waste-to-energy management.
According to Jan Setiawan, BRIN's involvement in this collaboration aims to ensure that mini gasifier technology has reliable performance, meets technological standards, and is ready for replication by the national industry.
"BRIN will provide scientific and technical support through the verification, validation, and refinement of mini gasifier technology so that it can become a national product ready for widespread use. This is part of BRIN's commitment to encouraging the transformation of innovations into technologies that provide added economic value and tangible benefits for the community," he said.
Renewable Fuel Utilization
Mini gasifier technology utilizes biomass pellets as a renewable fuel to generate electricity, potentially reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Its development is considered relevant to the government's de-dieselization program, particularly in remote, outermost, and island areas that still rely on oil-fueled power plants.
Furthermore, Jan explained that the system not only relies on biomass but has also been integrated with solar panels and a battery energy storage system. This integration results in a hybrid energy system that is more efficient and reliable in meeting the community's energy needs.
The potential of this technology not only supports the energy transition but also opens up opportunities to utilize biomass waste as a value-added energy source.
Jan emphasized that the collaboration between BRIN and Comestoarra is designed to simultaneously address two national challenges: the provision of clean energy and biomass waste management.
"Utilizing biomass waste as an energy source can help reduce waste generation, reduce fossil fuel use, and expand energy access for communities in remote areas," said Jan.
Conclusion
BRIN and PT Comestoarra Bentarra Noesantarra collaborate to develop biomass-based mini gasifier technology to support the downstreaming of renewable energy innovations. This collaboration will verify, validate, and refine the technology to ensure it meets technical standards and is ready for widespread industrial adoption. The mini gasifier utilizes biomass pellets to generate electricity, potentially reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting de-dieselization programs in remote areas. This technology has also been integrated with solar panels and battery systems, forming a more efficient and reliable hybrid energy system.
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