Bandung – Students from ITB’s Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) achieved strong results at Techtonic 2.0, an event by the IEEE Student Branch of the University of Indonesia (IEEE SBUI) 2025.
Techtonic 2.0 is a competition and academic forum that encourages students to explore and develop solutions based on cutting-edge technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Renewable Energy. The event is divided into three categories: the Business Plan Competition (BPC), InnoVision’s Essay Competition, and the Nexsolve Paper Competition.
At the event, FTMD ITB student teams joined the Nexsolve Paper Competition. This is a scientific paper competition focusing on innovative, forward-thinking, and practical problem-solving. The name “Nexsolve” combines the words “Next” and “Solve,” reflecting the goal of creating impactful future solutions.
The Nexsolve Paper Competition consists of three stages. Stage 1 is Abstract Submission, where participants submit a concise summary of their proposed paper. Stage 2 is the Full Paper Submission, which requires detailed documentation of their research and solutions. Stage 3 is Presentation, where finalists present their work to a panel of judges in the final round. This year’s theme is “Empowering Tomorrow’s World: Where Innovation Meets Global Impact.” The focus is on “Upholding Security, Resilience, and Trust of Digital and Physical Infrastructure.”
The case is further divided into three main sub-themes: Artificial Intelligence in Control Systems, Blockchain Technology, and Renewable Energy Systems. The student team from the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) ITB chose the sub-theme “Renewable Energy Systems,” highlighting the significant potential for developing small-scale, decentralized renewable energy that can empower individuals, businesses, and local communities.
In their study, the team addressed electrification inequality in Indonesia’s frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged (3T) regions; areas defined by their remote location and developmental challenges, which still face limited electricity access. They proposed the concept of “Adaptive Modular Solar Systems,” a solar power generation system comprising interconnected units that can be expanded, reduced, or reconfigured to meet specific community needs and local conditions.
This idea was outlined in a scientific paper entitled “Adaptive Modular Solar Systems: Bridging the Electrification Gap in Indonesia’s 3T Areas.” This paper emphasizes the importance of a flexible, sustainable approach to renewable energy to accelerate equitable national electrification.
The FTMD ITB student team in this competition is from the Materials Engineering Study Program, class of 2023. The members are:
  1. Tarangga Daffa Edrawidyadhana (13723023)
  2. Aliya Lathifa Putri (13723069)
  3. Raissa Nismara (13723056)
This participation and achievement demonstrate ITB students’ tangible contributions to supporting renewable energy development while addressing Indonesia’s sustainable development challenges, particularly in the 3T regions.
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