SUN Energy Empowers UI Students with HSE Training to Boost Green Job Readiness in Solar Industry

Jakarta, July 9, 2025 — SUN Energy, a leading solar power plant (PLTS) developer in Indonesia, held an occupational health and safety (OHS) training session for dozens of students from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) at the University of Indonesia. This activity is part of SUN Energy’s ESG initiative under the social pillar, SUN RISE (SUN Renewable Insight & Solar Expertise), which aims to enhance energy literacy and career readiness among the younger generation in the renewable energy sector.

Held at Sinarmas Land Plaza in Central Jakarta on Tuesday (7/2), the training covered key aspects of workplace safety, including first aid and emergency drill simulations, workplace ergonomics, field safety experiences from PLTS projects, as well as fire prevention and the use of fire extinguishers (APAR).

The event was facilitated by SUN Energy’s Project Management and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams, who have extensive experience across national-scale solar energy projects. Through hands-on simulations and interactive discussions, students were encouraged to understand the importance of a safety-first culture and risk awareness in renewable energy workplaces.

First aid simulation

“We believe that energy transition not only requires technological readiness but also human resource readiness. By providing OHS education early on to university students, we hope they can enter the workforce with a stronger understanding of the importance of safety, especially in the solar energy sector,” said Anggita Pradipta, Group Head of Marketing at SUN Energy.

According to the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL), the government is targeting a massive uptake of renewable energy (RE), which is expected to generate over 760,000 jobs, 91% of which will be green jobs. The solar energy sector alone is projected to absorb 348,000 workers, creating major opportunities for competent and competitive youth.

As part of SUN Energy’s ESG social pillar program, SUN RISE identifies students as a key target for education—equipping them with foundational knowledge and career readiness in the RE sector. In 2025, the SUN RISE program has reached and educated more than 700 participants, including students and professionals, as part of an effort to build a more prepared and adaptive renewable energy human resources ecosystem.

“We now have a better understanding of what real work conditions are like in solar energy projects and the importance of prioritizing safety,” said Damian Raka, President of AIChE UI. “The training was practical and expanded our insights into career opportunities in the solar energy sector.”

For SUN Energy, building a sustainable energy ecosystem must begin with education. Through SUN RISE, the company continues to encourage youth involvement so they can contribute to Indonesia’s energy transition with greater awareness, skills, and responsibility.

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