Darajat 1 is a 55 MW geothermal power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN – Indonesia Power. Ranked #13 of 16 geothermal plants in Indonesia. Its 55 MW represents 2.44% of Indonesia's 2,253 MW total geothermal capacity. The largest geothermal plant in Indonesia is Gunung Salak at 375 MW, making Darajat 6.8 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Saguling Power Plant (700.72 MW, Hydro), Saguling (700.72 MW, Hydro), and Wayang Windu (227 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in West Java, approximately 120 km from Bandung.
19 years old
Indonesia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Geothermal
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Indonesia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Geothermal power generation harnesses the Earth's internal heat to produce electricity. This renewable energy source exploits the thermal energy stored beneath the Earth's crust, which can be accessed through geothermal power plants. These plants typically utilize steam or hot water from geothermal reservoirs to drive turbines that generate electricity. The process begins by drilling wells into geothermal reservoirs, often located in tectonically active regions, where the temperature gradient is favorable for energy extraction. The steam or hot water extracted is then channeled to turbines, converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is subsequently transformed into electrical energy by generators.
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