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VOInews, Jakarta: In an effort to address the climate crisis, MOSAIC (Muslim Association for Climate Action) has launched the ‘Energy Charity’ program. This initiative aims to provide renewable energy sources that are easily accessible to mosques while integrating a spirit of religious devotion.

During the launch of ‘Energy Charity 2025’ in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/1/2025), MOSAIC’s Board of Trustees member, Abdul Gaffar Karim, explained that ‘Energy Charity’ is a concrete step combining acts of charity with the provision of renewable energy for mosques.

“By installing solar panels, mosques can independently meet their energy needs,” he explained.

Gaffar elaborated that the Energy Charity program has kicked-off in East Lombok and Bantul, and later in West Java and West Nusa Tenggara.

He said the initiative could be followed across the regions, enabling Muslim to actively address the climate crisis with simple yet meaningful actions.

"We hope this small step can mark the beginning of a larger one that integrates religious values and concrete efforts to preserve the environment," he said.

Elok F. Mutia, The Energy Charity Project Leader, said that mosques have great potential as a model for community-based energy transition.

"To date, the two mosques that have used solar panels successfully reduced carbon emissions by 6.8 tons, equivalent to the benefits of 680 trees. This is a real step in replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy," she said.

The Energy Charity program is now entering its third and fourth implementation stages, after previously successfully presenting 100% renewable energy in two mosques, namely in Sembalun, Lombok, and Bantul, Yogyakarta.

With solar panels of 9,600 WP capacity, this program has been supported by more than 5,000 donors. In addition to providing electricity cost savings of up to IDR39 million, this program also provides direct benefits to more than 1,000 people in the community around the mosque.