COYEC 2025: Real Energy Action from the Young Generation

Clash of Youth Energy Champions 2025: The Spirit of the Young Generation Drives Sustainable Energy

Jakarta, October 21, 2025 – As part of the DECAGRID International Symposium 2025 series, the Indonesian Smart Grid Association (PJCI) held the Clash of Youth Energy Champion (COYEC) 2025 at the Auditorium on the 3rd floor, The HQ Office of PT PLN (Persero).
This competition provides a platform for young people to showcase their knowledge, collaboration, and innovative spirit in the fields of energy, sustainability, and smart technology.

COYEC 2025 carries a quiz competition format that tests participants’ ability to think quickly, work together, and critically analyze energy issues. Participants came from various communities and universities in Indonesia that are active in the sustainable energy movement.

Each round—starting from Team Round, Fastest Buzzer Round, until Essay Challenge Round. It was exciting, interactive, and competitive, reflecting the high enthusiasm of the younger generation for the future of green energy.

Photo 1: The participants answer quick questions in the main round, looking focused and enthusiastic.

The assessment process was carried out by a panel of judges consisting of young professionals and academics in the energy sector, Mr. Ibnu Kahfi Bachtiar (Lecturer of STEI ITB & Academy and Vocational Dept. of PJCI) and Mr. Dimas Bangun Fiddiansyah (Manager of the Electric Power Digitalization PLN Head Office and Head of Flexible Gen, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Dep of PJCI). Both judges are based on the accuracy of answers, speed of response, and participants’ understanding of energy and sustainability issues, both at the national and global levels.

Photo 2: The COYEC 2025 judges assesses the participants in the final round with full concentration and professionalism.

The Top Three Teams of COYEC 2025

After going through tough competition, the three best teams managed to achieve the top positions in COYEC 2025:
🥇 Mangrove Jakarta Community
🥈 East Java Mangrove Community
🥉 Society of Renewable Energy, Andalas University

These three teams demonstrated in-depth knowledge, critical thinking skills, and solid teamwork in addressing various challenges surrounding energy and sustainability.

Photo 3: The winners of COYEC 2025 pose with the judges in a proud moment.

Strengthening the Commitment of the Young Generation

Through COYEC 2025, PJCI affirms its commitment to encouraging the participation of the younger generation in building a smart, green, and inclusive national energy ecosystem.

This event proves that the future of Indonesia’s energy lies in the hands of young people who are creative, caring, and ready to innovate for the nation’s sustainability.

Photo 4: All participants took a group photo, closing the COYEC 2025 event with the spirit of collaboration towards sustainable energy.

The atmosphere became even more lively with the holding of the Clash of Youth Energy Champion (COYEC) 2025, an interactive competition involving student communities and organizations in the energy sector.

The three best teams that managed to achieve success were:
🥇 Mangrove Jakarta Community
🥈 East Java Mangrove Community
🥉 Society of Renewable Energy, Andalas University

This event is proof that the energy transition belongs not only to industry and government, but also to the young generation who dare to bring change through innovation.

Photo 5: Enthusiastic moments of COYEC participants during the competition.

Photo 6: Awarding pf trophies to the three winning teams of COYEC 2025.

Innovation and Appreciation Stage

The symposium also featured the Industry Smart Grid Awards and an Exhibition Tour, where companies such as Siemens, Huawei, Schneider Electric, and PT LEN Industri showcased their latest digital solutions for smart energy systems.

🏆 PJCI’s Innovation for Energy (PIE) 3rd Gen Winners:
1️⃣ Alana
2️⃣ Surya Swadaya
3️⃣ Nuflors
Best Idea: Petrojel
Favorite Idea: Biopener

📄 Best Paper Submission 2025:
1️⃣ Grid Modernization Using ArcGIS Utility Network– Very Fernando & Rifqi Oktavianto
2️⃣ Shifting the Forex Risk: Indonesia’s Soft Coal Phase-Out through PPA Denomination Adjustment– Nur Hikmat & Muhammad Raka Hadiyan
3️⃣ From RUPTL to Resilience: Applying Climate READi in Indonesia’s Power Sector– Rifqi Oktavianto & Very Fernando