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Star Energy Geothermal Salak183 MW Geothermal

GeothermalRenewable

Star Energy Geothermal Salak is a geothermal power plant located in Indonesia. It has an installed capacity of 183 MW generated from geothermal energy. It is operated by Star Energy Geothermal.

Capacity
183 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Star Energy Geothermal
Location
-6.7405°, 106.6728°

Indonesia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: -6.740524, 106.672816
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Star Energy Geothermal Salak is a geothermal power plant producing approximately 1282 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~38 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Geothermal
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Indonesia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

IndonesiaEnergy Profile

297
Total Stations
108.2 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroGeothermal
Top Fuels

Geothermal Power Generation: Harnessing the Earth's Heat

Geothermal power generation utilises the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source is derived from the natural heat stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through various technologies. The process typically involves drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, where steam or hot water is brought to the surface. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical power. There are three primary types of geothermal power plants: dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle plants. Dry steam plants directly use steam from geothermal reservoirs to turn turbines. Flash steam plants allow high-pressure hot water to 'flash' into steam when pressure is reduced, while binary cycle plants transfer heat from geothermal water to a secondary fluid with a lower boiling point, which then vaporises and drives the turbines.

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