Battery School May 2024

21 - 22 May 2024, NBRI Workshop, Indonesian Life Science Center (ILSC)

FOREWORDS

Welcome to the series of battery school training initiated by National Battery Research Institute. This training becomes one of the important parts to reskilling and upskilling human resources in the industry and solve their problem related to battery technology and support decarbonization on transportation sector, through electric vehicles.

These two days battery school May edition 2024 is dedicated to the public who have an interest on the development of battery technology. The theme of this training is advanced material processing in battery technology, responding Indonesia’s nickel abundant reserves for battery materials.

We would like to thank to the all participants for choosing NBRI as a platform to elevate the skills on battery technology. Also, for Merck (PT Merck Chemicals and Life Sciences) as co-organizer, lecturers, instructors, and all parties that have been working very hard for enabling this essential battery school. It is expected that this training will empower human resources with the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainable innovation and secure a prosperous future.

INTRODUCTION

National Battery Research Institute (NBRI)

The National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) is Indonesia's leading independent institute for electrochemical energy storage science and technology. NBRI covers research & development, training & education, testing & standardization, international conference, expo, social impact, and publishing. NBRI aims to contribute to the overall issue on battery technology from upstream to downstream, as well as renewable energy. Reflecting to above concern, NBRI completely supports Sustainable Development Goal Agenda, Paris Agreement, and Indonesian government program for implementing clean energy transition through Renewable Energy (RE) and Electric Vehicles (EV).

NBRI is a platform that brings together scientists, academicians, industry partners, the government, and all stakeholders that focus on battery technology and renewable energy. Our priority is to encourage and support the battery manufacturing industry using local resources and provide competent resources in the field of Battery technology for EV and RE. It will enable Indonesia to be independent in energy. For attaining our goals, we open to collaborate with stakeholders for accommodating various views and suggestions from our partners to always be the best.


The NBRI concept founded by Prof. Dr. Evvy Kartini

NBRI was legally established on 07th December 2020 as The Center of Excellence Innovation of Battery and Renewable Energy Foundation, with Prof. Dr. Evvy Kartini and Prof. Dr. Alan J. Drew, becoming the Founder and Co-founder of NBRI, respectively. The NBRI was supported by the UK Government’s Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF), and Queen Mary University London (QMUL), United Kingdom.

Since January 2020, NBRI has performed more than 394 activities and delivered 78 projects national and internationally covering 948 institutions, reaching 15.364 participants, across 38 countries. Those activities include Focus Group Discussion, Lectures, Schools, Workshops, Webinars, joint research, and also annual International Conferences. From those activities & projects, NBRI attained satisfaction score 4.8 out 5.

In 2023, NBRI actualized one of its visions to gather all stakeholders related to battery technology supply chain in one comprehensive forum, namely International Battery Summit 2023. This first ever International Battery Summit in Indonesia has been successfully conducted in Grand Shahid Jakarta, 1-2 August 2023.


International Battery Summit 2023 hosted by NBRI

This summit has progressively gathered 327 participants from 172 institutions & companies on upstream to downstream of battery industry, across 12 countries (Indonesia, Singapore, United Kingdom, The United States of America, Australia, Thailand, South Korea, China, Japan, Canada, India, and Malaysia), including 48 speakers.

Based on the occupation, 42% attendances come from private sector, followed by government & state-owned enterprise with 36% and 22% are non-government organization, research institute, and university.

Education, Training and Certification Department

The Education, Training and Certification Department becomes one of the NBRI’s contribution sector on providing & preparing qualified human resources. Because the quality of human resources becomes a notable aspect for bolstering the developed country ecosystem. Indonesia also revives those dream by boosting the infrastructure development in the past decades. However, such promising quantity progress is still not followed by the development of human resources quality as well.

On the other side, the rise of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and renewable energy trends amidst the disruption age will be another challenge for Indonesian human resources. The World Bank (2020) reported that skill development becomes an essential aspect for curbing those quality shortages. Because low skills perpetuate poverty and inequality.

Since Indonesia has a rich of local resources and benefiting on the bonus demographic momentum, Indonesia has to demonstrate important roles on the battery manufactures as well as renewable energy and electric vehicles industries. However, they are still lack of knowledge on the technology for preparing the BEV era. Due to this reason, NBRI provides serial of education, training, and skill developments in various topics starting from the upstream, midstream, to downstream that enables Indonesia to be ready in adapting the technology.

One of the milestones is Competency Standard National Working Indonesia (SKKNI) on Battery Pack. NBRI actively promotes and conducts advocacy on the importance of standardization on battery as well as its manpower, due to its chemical and electrical risk. In the midst 2022, NBRI was appointed as a working group leader by Ministry of Manpower. Along with other Indonesia’s experts and industries on battery and electric vehicles, SKKNI on Battery Pack has been ratified by the end of 2022.

Convention moment of SKKNI Battery Pack

                Besides, NBRI also open an internship opportunity for students and fresh graduate to deep dive on the development of battery technology ecosystem and solve related various problems. By this year, NBRI has given a memorable internship program for 30 interns across 14 institutions.

Battery School

Battery School 2023 is an annual event of NBRI for facilitating a unique and beneficial skill development program, specifically on battery technology topics. Exist for the first time in the midst of 2021, Battery School has been transforming to follow the industry trends and answering the issues on battery ecosystem.

In 2022, we focus on exploring upstream topics, while Indonesia’s nickel stealing the world’s attention. Besides for general participants, we also have successfully conducted exclusive training for nickel miners’ stakeholders (specifically on C-Profession levels). Through Training of Trainers, we provide an insightful training topic on how to level-up their nickel ore in the value chain of battery industry.


Training of Trainers 2022

On March 2023, we also successfully conducted Training of Trainers: Battery for Renewable Energy 2023 as a project partner, initiated by Swiss Confederation. This training has been attended by selected lecturers from polytechnics across Indonesia, including PEM AKAMIGAS Cepu, Politeknik Negeri Bali, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Politeknik Negeri Manado, Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Politeknik Negeri Ambon, and Politeknik Manufaktur Bandung.


Training of Trainers: Battery for Renewable Energy 2023

Last year, the first series of Battery School 2023 has been conducted on 23-24 May 2023. The focused issue was downstream sector of battery technology. Because by 2025, the Government has set an ambitious target to attain 1.8 million of Two Wheels Electric Vehicles (2W-EV) in Indonesia. Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to Electric Vehicles (EV) conversion becomes a prominent strategy to enable those lavish objective. Besides, the Govt has issued a 5-million incentive initiative to boost 2W-EV conversion and created economic value. However, lack of qualified human resources remains an obstacle. So that, this school involved to address those skill gap.

The first series has been attended by participants from 10 industries and institutions (PT. Qualis Indonesia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, BLK Don Bosco, Banjarmasin State Polytechnic, PT. Oyika Powered Solutions, PT. Carsurin, PT. Industri Baterai Indonesia (Indonesia Battery Corporation), Hokuriku Electrical Construction Co. Ltd, Universitas Indonesia, and PT. Pertamina Patra Niaga).


The first series of Battery School 2023

For the second series, the Battery School 2023 has been successfully conducted on 26-27 September 2023. This edition focuses on understanding battery for 2W-EV, its performance, safety testing and standardization. According to the NBRI study, myriad battery product and 2W-EV system with different specification can be found in the market. Standardization is crucial for interoperability aspect, charging infrastructure, and safety. In addition, 2W-EV are considered as a key factor to accelerate EV adoption in Indonesia, due to its affordability, traffic congestion factor to short-commute distance behavior. Hence, this battery school is prominent for responding current issues.


The second series of Battery School 2023

This second series of Battery School 2023 has attracted 30 participants across 12 industries and institutions including PT. Electra Mobilitas Indonesia (ALVA), PT. Surveyor Indonesia, PT. Sucofindo, PT. Carsurin Tbk, PT. Chugai Bussan Indonesia, TUV Nord, PT. Century Batteries Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember to Universitas Jenderal Soedirman.

 
Sessions during the training

                Answering the huge enthusiast from the public, we successfully conducted another series of battery school 2024 in this February, specifically on 26-28 February 2024. Following the Government's revision on electric vehicles regulation through Presidential Regulation No. 79/2023, Indonesia has set more ambitious target for accelerating battery electric vehicles program.

Battery School February 2024 edition

This February edition has been attended by 17 delegates from Universitas Negeri Malang, Merck (PT Merck Chemicals and Life Science Indonesia), Institut Teknologi Bandung, PT Pengolahan Limbah Industri Bekasi, PT Astra Honda Motor, PT Cipta Mandiri Wirasakti, Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia, and PT Gesits Bali Pratama.

Furthermore, driven by the Indonesian government's strategic provisions on nickel downstreaming and Ministerial Regulation ESDM No. 11/2019, which imposes a nickel export ban, the urgency for advancements in battery technology has escalated to a critical level. As Indonesia solidifies its position as a global player in the nickel industry and endeavors to capture greater value from its natural resources, the imperative for innovation in battery technology becomes increasingly pronounced.

Against the backdrop, we will conduct Battery School May 2024 edition on 21-22 May, with the topic centered on advanced material processing in battery technology. This will facilitate participants on the knowledge of battery material processing from nickel ore, precursor, battery fabrication, and cell performance testing.

We would like to thanks for Merck (PT Merck Chemicals and Life Science Indonesia) as the co-organizer of Battery School May 2024 edition. Hopefully, this collaborative effort can bring more impact to the society through human resources development on battery material processing.

 

Industrial Training

Industrial Training is a special training program dedicated to the industry, following their concerns. In 2021, we have successfully conducted 4 days industrial training with PT. Komatsu Indonesia on battery technology and its application. This industrial training has elevated company’s talent for implementing electrification on heavy duty and to achieve PT. Komatsu Indonesia’s net zero emission & carbon neutral target.

Industrial Training: PT. Komatsu Indonesia 2021

In 2023, we have been successfully organized Industrial Training: PT. PLN (Persero) on 11-13 October 2023 with specific name Workshop Battery Cell and Pack Standard and Testing. This training has covered topics on battery technology, battery fabrication, battery standardization, battery cell & pack performance and safety testing. This knowledge empowers the company to make informed decisions regarding battery performance, reliability, and adherence to international standards.

 

Industrial Training: PT. PLN (Persero) 2023

                During 22-24 November 2023, we have been successfully conducted another Industrial Training for PT. Pamapersada Nusantara with the theme Levelling-up Nickel Value Chain into Battery Technology. This Industrial training has provided deep insight on nickel processing into battery grade material, battery technology, battery fabrication, policy, regulation & future prospect of nickel mining & processing, business prospect of nickel processing into battery technology and current state of battery manufacture.

                This industrial training aspired to bolster the expertise and competencies of PT. Pamapersada Nusantara’s workforce, positioning them at the forefront of the industry’s transformation. Furthermore, it is also a strategic investment in the company’s future.


Industrial Training PT. Pamapersada Nusantara 2023

In February 2024, we have facilitated another industrial training that is dedicated to PT. Astra Honda Motor. These two days training (19-20 February 2024) has covered broad insightful topics on lithium-ion battery technology, battery pack, battery cell performance testing, battery cell selecting & grading to battery pack assembly both theoretical and practical that will be completed by discussion and evaluation.


Industrial Training PT. Astra Honda Motor

At the same week, we also have successfully provided another industrial training on 21-23 February 2024. PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, a key player renowned for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, recognizes the pressing need to embrace the paradigm shift towards electric vehicles.


Industrial Training PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia

Industrial training programs, facilitated by NBRI’s comprehensive learning materials, tailored to the exploration of battery technology, safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and circular economy principles, empower employees with the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainable innovation and secure a prosperous future for PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia.

 

Syllabus

Day 1

Subject

All About Lithium-ion Batteries

Lecturer

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Evvy Kartini

Model

Theoretical

Output

Participants have a basic understanding on battery technology, its system and components

 

 

Subject

Levelling-up Nickel Ore to Cathode Battery Technology

Lecturer

Ivander Yeremia Simanungkalit

Model

Theoretical

Output

Participants have a basic knowledge on battery material processing from raw materials into cathode battery

 

 

Subject

Material Processing from Nickel Sulfate into Battery Cathode

Lecturer

Muhammad Fakhrudin, ST.

Model

Practical Work

Output

Participants have a basic understanding on how to conduct battery material processing into battery cathode

 

Day 2

Subject

Battery Fabrication

Lecturer

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Evvy Kartini

Model

Theoretical

Output

Participants have a basic knowledge on battery fabrication

 

 

Subject

Battery Testing & Application

Lecturer

Jimmy Wong

Model

Theoretical

Output

Participants have a basic understanding on battery testing materials & application

 

 

Subject

Battery Fabrication

Lecturer

Muhammad Fakhrudin, ST.

Model

Demo

Output

Participants understand in practical way, how to conduct battery fabrication

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Subject

Battery Cell Performance Testing

Lecturer

Raychan Abyqa Fahriza, S.Si.

Model

Demo

Output

Participants have a basic knowledge on how to conduct battery cell performance testing

 

 

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Distinguished Lecturers

Prof. Evvy Kartini

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Evvy Kartini is a founder of National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) and Research Professor of National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). She is an expert on the neutron scattering, materials science, especially on lithium ion battery research and respected internationally. Professor Evvy has a various publication and awards, reflecting her reputation on the field of neutron scattering, material science, and lithium-ion battery.

 

Jimmy Wong

Jimmy Wong is the Industrial & Testing Segment Marketing Leader for APAC at Merck Life Science. He holds a Diploma in Chemical Engineering, majoring in Analytical Chemistry, and a BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Management. He has 17 years of experience in sales and marketing within the analytical chemistry industry, with expertise in chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques for applications in food, environmental, and pharmaceutical quality control (small molecules). His expertise primarily covers the applied chemistry market, including food and beverage, environmental, forensic toxicology, and oil and gas (petrochemical) sectors.

 

 

Ivander Yeremia Simanungkalit

Ivander Yeremia is the Solution Scientist for Chemistry PT Merck Chemicals and Life Sciences since 2022. He holds Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) with honors back in 2018. His expertise primarily covers the polymer chemistry, perfume and flavor chemistry, food chemical and microbiological analysis, fat & oil derivate chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, dye chemistry and industrial chemistry sectors.

 

Muhammad Fakhrudin, ST.

Muhammad Fakhrudin, S.T. is a Junior Researcher, Research Center for Advanced Material, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). He is also an Assistant Manager of Research Development & Innovation of National Battery Research Institute. He graduated from Chemical Engineering, Institute Technology of Bandung in 2012. His research focus is on Ni-rich layered oxide and high voltage spinel Li-ion Battery Cathode and Raw material processing for cathode materials.

Raychan Abyqa Fahriza, S.Si.

Raychan Abyqa Fahriza, S.Si. is a Supervisor of Battery Testing and Standardization Department, National Battery Research Institute. He has graduated from Institute Technology of Sepuluh Nopember from Physics Department. Raychan has a numerous experience on battery application, such as designing and assembling battery pack as well as their applications and implementing those design into renewable energy and electric vehicles system. He also proficient using engineering tools, such as SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, AutoCAD, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Date : 03 September 2024
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