Collaboration Between Wärtsilä and ITB Holds Workshop on Power System Stability to Support Indonesia’s Energy Transition
Febron Siregar, Sales Director Business Development of Wärtsilä Indonesia (center, seventh from left), Dr. Ir. Nanang Hariyanto, Head of the Power Systems and Network Dynamics Laboratory, School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (STEI), ITB (center, seventh from right), and Dr. Kevin M. Banjarnahor, S.T., M.T. (second from left) with expert speakers from Wärtsilä at the Indonesian Power System Stability Workshop held at the School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Bandung Institute of Technology (May 7, 2025).
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – Wärtsilä Energy collaborated with Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) to organize the Indonesian Power System Stability Workshop. Held at ITB’s School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Wärtsilä Energy delivered in-depth sessions on grid stability challenges, internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, and the importance of flexibility in modern energy systems. Participants also explored the potential of hybrid power systems and future hydrogen utilization. The event brought together energy professionals, academics, and students of electrical engineering and informatics to discuss solutions for maintaining grid stability amidst the rising adoption of renewable energy in Indonesia.
With the growing use of solar and wind energy, Indonesia’s power system is facing new challenges—particularly a decline in system inertia, which can impact grid reliability. This workshop presented practical approaches to address these issues, especially through the use of internal combustion engine (ICE)-based power plants as a flexible and reliable solution.
The workshop bridged theory and real-world application, equipping the next generation of engineers to ensure the stability and reliability of Indonesia’s electrical grid. As the country transitions, more flexible and scalable balancing power will be needed to secure energy supply.
Indonesia’s energy transition toward net-zero requires not only environmentally friendly technologies but also adaptable ones. Many ICE power plants currently operating as base-load generators can actually be utilized to balance variable renewable energy sources like solar and wind. This is a critical step toward building a more resilient and efficient power system.
The workshop concluded with a call to action for students and young professionals to take an active role. The goal is for the younger generation to not just observe but to lead Indonesia’s energy transformation. The challenges are real—but so are the opportunities to create a smarter and cleaner energy future.
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