Society of Renewable Energy

What Society of Renewable Energy does

Society of Renewable Energy (SRE) is an Indonesia-based youth non-profit organization founded in 2019 and headquartered in Yogyakarta, focused on equipping young Indonesians with the awareness, skills, and competencies to lead the country's renewable energy transition. SRE's primary constituents are its 3,000+ members — all under age 30 — distributed across 53 university chapters throughout Indonesia, supplemented by an audience of more than 400,000 people reached through educational content and community engagement.

SRE's core offerings combine educational publishing and practical solar PV deployment. Its publication portfolio includes 'Climate Action 101: Indonesia's Guide for Newbies,' a geothermal public communication book co-developed with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), a white paper on Indonesian youth determination for clean energy, and a conference proceeding on global youth changemakers. Its technical program delivers solar PV installation services across 150+ sites with a combined capacity of 540+ kWp, supported by training and certification of youth as solar PV designers and installers. SRE collaborates with Shell, ESDM, and a network of 100+ universities and companies to fund and execute these activities.

SRE operates as a non-commercial entity: membership is free, there is no disclosed pricing model or revenue stream, and the organization is funded through grants, corporate partnerships, and institutional collaborations. Its distribution is community-led, relying on university chapters, events, and digital content rather than a commercial sales channel. From a commercial investment perspective, SRE is structured as an advocacy and capacity-building organization rather than a revenue-generating enterprise.

Name

Society of Renewable Energy

Legal name

Society of Renewable Energy

Website

https://sre.co.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Society of Renewable Energy is a Yogyakarta-based Indonesian youth non-profit, founded in 2019, that delivers renewable energy education and solar PV installation programs through 53 university chapters and 3,000+ members under age 30 across Indonesia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Education and Community Programs

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop) (EUAMABAA), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Renewable energy education
• Youth community programs
• Solar PV installation
• Climate action awareness
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Yogyakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Society of Renewable Energy is a youth-led Indonesian nonprofit that runs renewable energy education and training programs for students and local communities, and executes community solar PV installation projects across the country. It publishes educational resources (Climate Action 101, Geothermal Public Communication Book, White Paper, Proceeding Book) and has installed over 540 kWp of solar PV across 150+ sites while certifying youth as solar PV designers and installers.

Product overview

Society of Renewable Energy (SRE) is a youth-led organization founded in 2019 that operates as a community platform connecting over 3,000 members across 53 universities in Indonesia. SRE's offerings include educational publications (Climate Action 101, Buku Komunikasi Publik Panas Bumi, White Papers, Proceeding Books) that provide guides and research on renewable energy and climate action for Indonesian youth. The organization also delivers hands-on solar PV installation programs, having installed over 540 kWp across 150+ locations while training 15+ youth as certified solar PV designers and installers. SRE functions as a unified youth engagement platform that combines educational resources, community building, and practical renewable energy implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climate Action 101: Indonesia's Guide for Newbies A comprehensive guide for Indonesian youth explaining climate change, its impacts, and the importance of climate action in accessible language. Published by SRE as part of its renewable energy education offerings.
• Buku Komunikasi Publik Panas Bumi (Geothermal Public Communication Book) A book co-developed with the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources that introduces geothermal energy concepts, covering uses, benefits, risks, and career opportunities, providing a toolkit for readers to act as agents of change in advancing Indonesia's clean energy future.
• White Paper - Indonesian Youth Determination for Clean Energy and Climate Action A strategic publication providing entities in the energy and climate space with lessons learned, barriers, path line recommendations, and the role needed to engage young generations in Indonesia's energy transition.
• Proceeding Book - Global Collaboration of Youth Changemakers in Renewable Energy Industry Conference proceeding documenting global collaboration efforts of youth changemakers in the renewable energy industry for resolving climate change.
• Solar PV Installation Program A youth-focused program that trains young people as certified solar PV designers and installers, with installations across 150+ locations totaling 540+ kWp capacity at schools, hospitals, government sites, and community locations throughout Indonesia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ youth members trained and engaged in renewable energy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SRE collaborated with the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to develop the 'Buku Komunikasi Publik Panas Bumi' (Geothermal Public Communication Book). This publication introduces geothermal energy in simple terms, covering its uses, benefits, risks, and career opportunities, providing a toolkit for readers to act as agents of change in advancing Indonesia's clean energy future.
• ShellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRE partnered with Shell on multiple projects including PJUTS Shell Bali (solar installation) and Modul Ajar Shell Bali (educational module development) to advance renewable energy education and installation in Indonesia.
• 100+ Universities and CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRE collaborates with over 100 universities and companies across Indonesia for renewable energy projects, educational programs, and youth development initiatives. This includes hosting university chapters and conducting joint solar PV installations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 350.org Indonesia: Global grassroots climate-movement network with active youth climate campaigns in Indonesia. Comparable to SRE in mobilizing youth for climate and clean-energy action, but focused on mobilization rather than solar installation delivery.
• Hivos: International development organization with active clean-energy and youth programs across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Comparable to SRE in combining renewable-energy advocacy with youth engagement and local implementation, but operates at much larger geographic and funding scale.
• Greenpeace Indonesia: Largest global environmental NGO's Indonesian arm, focused on climate and clean-energy advocacy. Comparable to SRE's climate-education and policy-influence role in Indonesia, but with much broader campaign resources and reach rather than installation delivery.

Direct peers

• GRID Alternatives: US-based non-profit that installs solar PV for underserved communities while training local workforce participants, including youth and career-transition candidates. Closely comparable to SRE's combination of community solar installation and youth training/certification pathways.
• Climate Tracker: Global network supporting youth climate journalism and advocacy, with active contributors across Southeast Asia. Comparable to SRE as a youth-driven clean-energy and climate ecosystem organization, though focused on media and narrative rather than PV installations.
• Yayasan Energi Lestari Indonesia: Indonesian non-profit focused on renewable energy access, education, and community-based clean energy projects. Directly comparable to SRE as a domestic non-profit delivering community renewable energy programs and awareness initiatives.
• Solar Energy International (SEI): Non-profit focused on solar PV education and workforce training, including certifications for solar PV designers and installers. Comparable to SRE's certification program and educational publications as a workforce-development actor in the renewable energy sector.
• Bye Bye Plastic Bags: Indonesia-rooted, youth-led environmental movement that scaled globally through community organizing and youth chapters. Comparable to SRE in being an Indonesian youth-led organization building grassroots environmental impact through chapter networks and community action.

Others

• Mercy Corps Indonesia: International humanitarian and development organization operating in Indonesia with programs spanning clean energy access and youth livelihoods. Comparable as an institutional actor funding and running community energy initiatives in Indonesia, though not a youth-led solar installer.
• UNDP Indonesia Climate & Energy Programs: United Nations Development Programme's Indonesia office runs climate and energy programs including youth engagement and just-transition initiatives. Comparable as a policy and grant ecosystem participant shaping Indonesia's clean-energy narrative in which SRE operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sre-upnvy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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