Participation of Women in Renewable Energy (POWERE)

A coconut tree against a blue sky. Slowly, a simple wooden house with a tin roof comes into view. A small solar panel stands near the kitchen door.

[Iriani] : "Peace be upon you. Hello everyone, my name is Iriani. I graduated from Hasanudin University with a degree in electrical engineering. Currently, my friends and I are working on a floating solar panel development programme in the Tanakeke archipelago."

The solar panel appears closer against the blue sky background. The camera follows the cable from the solar panel into a gap in the wall of the house.

[Iriani]: "My interest in electricity makes me want to learn more about it. One of the things I am interested in is solar panels and how we can use them in our daily lives."

A battery on the table. A white cable from the solar panel outside is connected to the battery. Then there are red and black cables clipped to the negative and positive terminals. Camera following the cables into an inverter.

[A man] : "The red cable is connected to the positive terminal, and the black cable to the negative terminal. If you use clamps, the electrical power will be better. Then we use an inverter."

Iriani speaks to the camera.

[Iriani] : "Here, most of the men know about and use solar panels."

The damaged solar panel was placed on top of the net and mine to attach seaweed. Black cables were visible, connected and covered with black plastic. Returning to the solar panel, the man pointed to the damaged part of the solar panel.

[A man] : "I have been using this solar panel for seven years. The cable is damaged, so I repaired it and reconnected it. Usually, if it burns, you can see it in this part."

Iriani speaks to camera.

[Iriani] : "But I also want to see women learning, getting involved, and using solar panels."

The man points to the negative pole of the battery. Then the camera moves to show the positive pole.

[A man] : "When I was away from home, my wife connected the cables backwards, which was dangerous."

Iriani speaks to camera.

[Iriani] : "As women, we must also know how to use solar panels and maintain them so that they can be used for a long time."

A house with solar panels on its roof. A flagpole stands tall in front of the house, and atop it flies the red and white flag (the flag of Indonesia), fluttering in the wind.

[Iriani]: "And let us prove that the women of the Tanakeke archipelago are an important part of the energy of the future. And that they can maintain it over the long term."

Iriani speaks to camera

[Iriani] : "I am Iriani, as a representative of women, and I firmly believe that the energy of the future is in all of our hands. Both men and women.Thank you, and let us continue to preserve the Light in the Tanakeke archipelago."

The bow of the boat against the backdrop of the setting sun was slightly obscured by clouds. The sound of seabirds could be heard faintly.

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Beneath the blue sea surface, rays of sunlight penetrate the water. Bright yellow seaweed is visible, illuminated by the sunlight.

The camera moves. The sound of water splashing. The camera emerges from under the water to show a man rowing a small boat. His oars move up and down in the water. The water makes a sound. Under the water, the oars continue to move. The sea water appears blue and rays of sunlight penetrate it, forming thin lines. The camera approaches the seaweed spread out on the rope. The camera rises to the surface of the sea. Then it descends again and moves along the seaweed rope. The sound of water. Sometimes plastic bottles can be seen, which serve as floats to keep the ropes afloat. Close-up of the seaweed. The seaweed rope is pulled by a man until it rises above the surface of the sea.

[Farmer]: "There must be movement in the water to get rid of the pests. If this part turns to “white,” it must be removed and replaced with a new seedling."

The farmer holding the seaweed.

[Man]: "If it is white, what does that mean?"

[Farmer]: "That means the seedling is dead and must be replaced or moved."

{Man]: "What caused the seedlings to die?"

[Farmer]: "This is because the seawater temperature is too hot."

The seaweed cultivation underwater, swaying with the water movement