115 MW of geothermal capacity under development on Flores Island, Indonesia
State utility PT PLN supports development on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, by adding electricity capacity in the region. PLN also ‘challenged’ investors to invest in the island. The state-owned electricity company even affirms that it is ready to meet the electricity needs of business people who will expand in Flores and its […]
2 Indonesian islands vanish; more at risk
JAKARTA • Two small islands in South Sumatra have disappeared as a result of rising sea levels driven by climate change, while four other islands are already on the brink of vanishing, the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has said. The province’s Betet Island and Gundul Island, which technically fell under the administration of […]
2,000-MW Indonesian coal-fired plant may be operational next year
What some are calling the largest coal-fired power plant in Indonesia should begin commercial operations in 2020, officials said. The 2,000-MW Batang power plant is nearly completed, an official with Adaro Power told the Jakarta Post. The project is being built to deal with Indonesia’s looming electricity shortage, according to the company. Indonesia government authorities […]
2020 Indonesia Renewable Energy Power Market is projected to showcase strong growth over coming years explored in latest research
Indonesia is one of the potential markets for investment in renewable energy power generation. Strong government support coupled with private sector funding for solar, wind, tidal and other renewable sources is driving Indonesia market demand. Strong growth in planned renewable plant additions will drive the Indonesia market size over the forecast period. Browse Indonesia Renewable […]
2020 power usage expected to fall by 6 percent as business slumps
Indonesia’s electricity consumption this year is expected to fall by 6.25 percent from last year’s because of the ongoing global health crisis, which has dampened commerce in the country, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has said. The ministry’s electrification director general, Rida Mulyana, said on July 30 that overall consumption would be driven down by […]
2020: a dismal year for coal power
Plans for expansion in South and Southeast Asia were finally re-evaluated, with little prospect for a revival this year
2nd ETWG session stresses energy access, partnership, affordability
The 2nd Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting under Indonesia’s G20 presidency in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), has emphasized energy access and partnership. The meeting of the ETWG, one of the working groups of G20 that focuses on energy security, access, efficiency, and the transition to lower-carbon energy systems, is being held from […]
3 things Indonesia needs to ensure the transparency of its emission trading scheme
Indonesia, one of the world’s biggest coal producers and greenhouse emitters, plans to launch its pilot emissions trading scheme in July, which can possibly lead to the implementation of the first national carbon market in Southeast Asia.
55 MW Lumut Balai geothermal power plant online in Indonesia
As reported today from Indonesia, the country’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources ( ESDM ) has announced that geothermal capacity continues to grow. Geothermal Director Ida Nuryatin Finahari said that geothermal capacity until the end of September reached 2,003.3 MW. In September 2019 55 MW were added from Lumut Balai,” Ida said to Katadata.co.id. […]
6 State Palaces Officially Use 100% Green Energy
Six presidential palaces of Indonesia have officially obtained the Renewable Energy Certificate from state-owned electricity giant PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). This indicates that the electricity channeling to the palaces is 100 percent sourced from renewable energy-based power plants or green energy.