Indonesian Parliament's Solar Energy Monument
Located on the trajectory of the Equator, the Indonesian archipelago is blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year.
The House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia has committed to installing solar panels on the rooftops of its parliamentary buildings and transforming Jakarta's ample solar energy into electricity that power up the working offices. The new transformation is symbolized by the construction of our newly built Solar Energy Monument (Monumen Energi Surya Indonesia), which reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment as it transforms the energy sector towards more sustainable and climate friendly direction.
The monument symbolizes our appreciation for the sun that gives us eternal energy, nurture our health, fertility, and wellbeing. The use of solar energy is a necessity despite its visible properties. Much like the Garuda bird, you may not see it soaring its wings high in the sky, but the spirit that it symbolizes in Pancasila always shines through. The bond of diversity continues to radiate from its soul and gives energy to our mighty nation. The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
The circle in the panel symbolizes the binding ring of diversity, as the sunlight, the grace that binds the nation of Indonesia and humanity. The outer circle of the solar panel arrow, climbing the solar panel with the function of directing the solar energy to benefit humankind.
Standing at 8-metre tall, the height symbolizes the month of August, the month of Indonesia’s Independence. Meanwhile, the 17 panels represent the date of Indonesia’s Independence, lined together to give energy. Finally, the width of the monument measures at 45 metres, symbolizing 1945, the year of Indonesia’s independence.
The Garuda Bird signage panel symbolizes the five unifying principles embodied in Pancasila. The monument’s podium expresses the foundation of the nation's pledge to energy sovereignty. Lastly, engraved at the bottom of the monument is the excerpt from “Indonesia Menggugat” or “Indonesia Accuses” a speech by Indonesia's first President, Sukarno.
