PLN targets 135MW from geothermal plants

PN expects to generate an additional 135 megawatts of electricity from its three geothermal power plants that are set to go online this year.

This is part of the state utility's plan to boost capacity across the nation.

Muhammad Sofyan, director of renewable energy at Perusaahan Listrik Negara, idenstified these plants as the 110 megawatt Ulubelu plant in Lampung, Sumatra; a 20 MW plant in Lahendong, North Sulawesi; and a 5 MW plant in Manggarai, West Flores.

Sofyan said the Ulubelu plant was expected to start operating by October. Pertamina Geothermal Energy will provide steam for the plant at a cost of 4.3 cents per kilowatt hour, he said.

The Lahendong plant will similarly work with PGE, Sofyan said, and it should begin operating in February.

Sofyan said the Ulumbu plant would also become operational in February. PLN, he said, would provide the steam for the Ulumbu geothermal plant.

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