Can wind power deliver more electricity in Indonesia?

To put this number into context: total electricity generation across Indonesia (which includes fossil fuel-fired power plants) currently stands at around 74 GW. And so, if wind energy can be developed in line with its potential, it would be able to deliver twice as much electricity than the total of all power plants deliver in Indonesia today.

What is wind energy in Indonesia?

Wind energy is a renewable energy source whose utilization is widely known throughout the world. Utilization of Wind Energy as a producer of electricity using wind turbines (wind turbine) developed since the 1900s. Indonesia has sufficient wind energy potential to be developed into a wind power plant (PLTB).

What is the development of wind turbine technology in Indonesia?

The development of Wind Turbine technology is not only on increasing the capacity of turbine units which has now reached> 10 MW / turbine but also the development of Wind Turbines for low-speed wind areas. "Low Wind Speed Turbine" technology will encourage the utilization of wind energy into electricity in Indonesia.

Is Indonesia a candidate for wind energy development?

Indonesia’s strategic position across the equator not only gives it significant potential for solar energy but also positions it as a candidate for wind energy development. Despite the nascent stage of its wind energy sector, Indonesia has set ambitious goals to transform its energy landscape.

Which is the largest wind power plant in Indonesia?

Leading the way is the Jakarta Wind Power Plant. It’s an onshore facility that will have a capacity of 597 MW, making it the largest by a significant margin. The project is being built by the state-owned electricity company PT PLN. The next largest wind facility in the pipeline is the Sukabumi Wind Farm.

Where are Indonesia's wind farms located?

Indonesia’s two largest and only utility-scale wind farms are in southern Sulawesi. The largest is the Sidrap Wind Farm, which came online in 2018 and consists of 30 wind turbines on a group of windy ridges. It currently has an installed capacity of 75 MW, which can power over 70,000 homes.