In a significant event marking the advancements in renewable energy and entrepreneurship, Rifqi Al-Ghifari, Co-founder of BANANA & Partners, recently graced the Roadshow to Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solution 2024. This event not only highlighted the strides made in the energy sector but also celebrated BANANA & Partners’ remarkable victory as the Winner of the Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solution 2022. The roadshow was a melting pot of ideas and insights, featuring prominent figures like Andri Pratiwa (Managing Director of Lubricants at Shell Indonesia), Ghiandi Utoyo (GM Marketing – Low Carbon Solution Marine Shell), Yusiran from Aquavoltaic, Irvan Farasatha of Powerbrain, Trisna Wardhani (Social Investment Advisor at Shell Indonesia), and Yulianto Soeharto from SBM ITB.
Rifqi Al-Ghifari, sharing his journey, spoke about the challenges and triumphs encountered by BANANA & Partners. Their story is not just about victory but about perseverance, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of sustainable solutions in the energy sector. The audience was captivated by the narrative of how their business model and strategies shaped their journey to success.
The Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solutions program is more than a competition; it’s a cradle for nurturing young entrepreneurial minds in Indonesia, focusing on new and renewable energy (EBT). The program aims to bolster the capabilities of young entrepreneurs eager to address energy challenges through innovative business solutions. Indonesia’s potential for renewable energy, notably Solar Energy with a potential of 3,295 GigaWatts and Geothermal Energy at 23 GigaWatts, is immense, yet current utilization stands at 322.6 MegaWatts for Solar and 2,373.1 MegaWatts for Geothermal Energy, indicating a vast scope for growth.
Adding to their list of accolades, BANANA & Partners also received recognition from Shell Global at the Shell Top Ten Innovator Global Competition 2022 held in Mexico City, Mexico. Their project, PANDORA, is a testament to the viability of Waste-to-Energy solutions, proving that such concepts can not only enter the market but thrive and evolve. The Roadshow to Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solution 2024 was not just an event; it was a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and environmentalists. It showcased how ideas, when nurtured and executed well, can lead to substantial changes in the energy sector. With the likes of Rifqi Al-Ghifari and BANANA & Partners leading the charge, the future of renewable energy in Indonesia looks bright and promising.
The Roadshow to Shell LiveWIRE Energy Solution 2024 was not just an event; it was a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and environmentalists. It showcased how ideas, when nurtured and executed well, can lead to substantial changes in the energy sector. With the likes of Rifqi Al-Ghifari and BANANA & Partners leading the charge, the future of renewable energy in Indonesia looks bright and promising.