Promoting Emission Reduction: BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi Students Introduce Solar-Powered Streetlights in School Area

Bekasi, October 30, 2024 – Renewable energy, recognised for its environmentally friendly nature, is emerging as a solution to address the challenges posed by conventional energy sources. Among the many examples of renewable energy is solar energy, which harnesses sunlight directly from nature.

With a strong drive to advance renewable energy, Bryan, a 12th-grade student at BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, embarked on research into the utilisation of solar energy. From an early age, Bryan demonstrated a keen interest in developing renewable energy solutions to replace fossil fuels, which are known for their long-term negative impacts on the environment.

During his research, Bryan received support from his science teacher, Mr. Nugroho, and collaborated with school staff, Mr. Khalim. Mr. Nugroho explained that fostering collaboration between students and teachers or staff is part of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi’s approach to providing students with hands-on learning experiences alongside experts in specific fields.

“In line with our vision to nurture and empower the community, every member of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi consistently seeks creative ways to deliver innovative contributions that positively impact society. Therefore, we fully support Bryan’s enthusiasm in advancing solar energy research, which has now been successfully implemented,” Mr. Nugroho stated.

The research culminated in the installation of four solar-powered streetlights around the parking area of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi. This initiative aligns with the school’s commitment to promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“In developing solar-powered technology, I was fortunate to receive full support from the school. This allowed me to go beyond theoretical learning and apply my research practically, leading to the installation of these functioning solar-powered lights,” Bryan shared.

The technology developed through this project has the potential to produce 1.3 MWh of electricity annually, saving 22 tons of carbon emissions over 20 years and conserving 26 MWh of electricity production within the same timeframe.

Through this initiative, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi aims to pave the way for further research in renewable energy while providing opportunities for students and research clubs to engage in real-world experiments.

The solar-powered streetlights represent the school’s initial step in integrating renewable energy into its daily operations, supporting the global mission to reduce carbon emissions and develop sustainable solutions.

Ms. Maria Karah, Principal of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, expressed pride in the achievement, emphasizing the school’s commitment to supporting student development in research, innovation, and other fields.

“We are immensely proud of Bryan’s research. At such a young age, he has demonstrated a strong curiosity for renewable energy development. We hope this inspires more innovations in the future,” Karah explained.

BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi is part of BINUS SCHOOL Education, which boasts over 26 years of experience in school education. Committed to shaping future leaders through quality and holistic education, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi continuously supports its students’ potential, enabling them to discover new horizons and make a positive impact on society.