Kamojang 4 is a 60 MW geothermal power plant in Indonesia, operated by PT. Pertamina Geothermal Energy. Ranked #11 of 16 geothermal plants in Indonesia. Its 60 MW represents 2.66% of Indonesia's total geothermal capacity of 2,253 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Indonesia is Gunung Salak at 375 MW, making this facility 6.25 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cirata I & II (1008 MW, Hydro), Cirata Power Plant (1008 MW, Gas), and Saguling Power Plant (700.72 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in West Java Province, approximately 70 km southeast of Bandung.
12 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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