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As a foundation for the importance of regional energy provision and planning, particularly the Regional Energy General Plan (RUED), NZMATES conducted an advanced training session on the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) for staff at the Energy and Mineral Resources Office (ESDM) of Maluku Province. Over five days, from 7-11 October 2024, participants learned how to update and convert data using the latest version of the LEAP software. The training also assisted participants in updating the annual RUED and Maluku Renewable Energy Development Roadmap (MREDR) in line with the most recent data developments. The entire course was delivered by Erick Hutrindo, a practitioner in Energy Systems Analysis, Energy Modelling, Coaching, and Training.
The aim of this training is to enhance the capacity of staff from the Energy and Electricity Division at Dinas ESDM, who are part of the RUED team, as well as NZMATES staff, to become more proficient in using LEAP software for data updates and modelling. This will also enable them to update data and models in documents based on the latest developments, with guidance from experts.
LEAP serves as the foundation for energy provision planning through energy demand analysis. This energy demand analysis is obtained through a demand and supply approach. Demand is calculated from surveys of users, either by BPS or direct surveys, while supply is calculated based on energy sales by electricity/energy producers. The data is then used to analyse energy demand by grouping energy users with similar characteristics, determining energy usage activity indicators, defining energy consumption intensity, and calculating energy use. Projections for energy usage are linked to previous demand growth, economic growth projections/targets, sectoral growth/changes in energy user structure, regional development plans, and energy policies for specific areas.
With the enhanced skills gained from this training, it is expected that the staff from Dinas ESDM and NZMATES will be able to update energy data and models more accurately and effectively. This will not only support the implementation of RUED and MREDR based on the most up-to-date data but will also strengthen the foundation for sustainable energy planning in Maluku. Additionally, the energy planning process, based on demand and supply analysis, can be carried out in a more structured manner, creating opportunities for more adaptive and relevant energy policies. Therefore, it is hoped that this training will act as a catalyst for achieving more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable energy management in the future.
