Is geothermal valued fairly in power tariffs in Indonesia?

A recent article by CNBC in Indonesia implies that geothermal energy might be loosing competitiveness as “geothermal rates are more expensive than those of hydropower (PLTA) plants.” Despite the great geothermal potential, the utilization of geothermal is lagging behind in development due to it being more expensive than other forms of renewables.

Indonesian utility pledges to stop building coal plants beyond existing pipeline

Indonesia’s biggest utility has pledged to stop building new coal power plants beyond its current pipeline of projects.  In a briefing to Indonesian media, Zulkifi Zaini, president of the state-owned electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), said the company would invest in renewables and aim to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Indonesia’s coal industry is on its last legs

Indonesia’s coal industry is running out of options. The pot of money for coal power is drying up. On Apr 22, South Korea announced it will no longer provide financial support for overseas coal projects. China seems to be the only country willing to provide the immense financial aid that Indonesia’s bloated coal industry needs […]

Indonesia to abandon fossil energy sources, switch to renewable energy

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan affirmed Indonesia’s intent to promptly veer away from the use of fossil energy sources and shift to renewable energy as a form of climate change mitigation. “The president is keen to see Indonesia truly become part of the efforts to make the world […]

First tests conducted on 10 MW Dieng geothermal plant

Indonesian state-owned geothermal developer and operator PT Geo Dipa Energi (Persero) announces having conducted a First Blow Small Scale event as a trial phase before the 10 MW Dieng Small Scale Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) officially operates. The activity was carried out in the PLTP Small Scale area located in Siterus Hamlet, Sikunang Village, Kejajar […]