PLTP Lahendong I & II is a 40 MW geothermal power plant in Indonesia, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #14 of 16 geothermal plants in Indonesia, it contributes 1.78% to the country's total geothermal capacity of 2,253 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Indonesia is Gunung Salak at 375 MW, making PLTP Lahendong I & II 9.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Lahendong IV (80 MW, Geothermal), Amurang power station (60 MW, Coal), and Bitung - Menado (56.62 MW, Oil). The facility is located in North Sulawesi, approximately 30 km from Manado.
11 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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