Tapping into Indonesia's vast geothermal potential to generate clean electricity
Indonesia, with its over 150 active volcanoes, holds immense potential for geothermal energy production, harbouring approximately 40% of the world's geothermal reserves. However, only about 6% of this resource has been developed due to high costs, exploration risks, and previous restrictions on geothermal activity, which was classified as mining until 2014. Since most geothermal sites lie within protected national parks, these regulations severely limit development.
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Located within Halimun-Salak National Park in West Java, Indonesia, the Gunung Salak Geothermal Energy project upgrades three turbines at an existing geothermal power plant, increasing capacity from 55 MW to 60 MW each. This additional 15 MW enables the plant to generate more renewable energy from the same geothermal resource, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Indonesia’s growing energy needs.
The project aims to mitigate approximately 104,620 tCO2e annually. It also hopes to contribute to local development by investing in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, including road and bridge construction. Additionally, it supports conservation efforts in the surrounding Halimun-Salak National Park, helping protect the habitat of endangered species like the Javan leopard and West Javan gibbon.
