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.

Can wind turbines be used as power plants in Indonesia?

Wind turbine development in Indonesia is undergoing a continuous increase to meet renewable energy targets. The potential for wind energy in all 34 provinces has been mapped, while identifying areas with wind speeds of at least 4 m/s. The next step is to strategically implement wind turbines as power plants in these locations.

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.

Does Indonesia have a wind energy potential?

This article aims to assess Indonesia's wind energy potential, evaluate challenges hindering wind power development (policy gaps, infrastructure issues, and economic constraints), examine government initiatives and policies at promoting wind energy, and identify strategies to optimise wind energy development in the country.

How can Indonesia bolster the wind energy sector?

To overcome these challenges, Indonesia is starting to make progress in attracting investment and fostering collaborations to bolster the wind energy sector. However, it needs to consider other, more far-reaching policies that incentivise both domestic and international renewable energy development.

Does Indonesia need a more attractive wind sector?

The organization and findings from 2022’s TWG have shown the needs for a more attractive wind sector in Indonesia and marked the first steps of the project titled Wind Energy Development in Indonesia: Investment Plan.