PLTPB Sibayak is a 12 MW geothermal power plant in Indonesia, operated by Pertamina Geothermal Energy and Dizamatra Powerindo since 1996. Ranked #16 of 16 geothermal plants in Indonesia, PLTPB Sibayak's 12 MW represents 0.53% of Indonesia's total geothermal capacity of 2,253 MW. The largest geothermal plant in Indonesia is Gunung Salak at 375 MW, making PLTPB Sibayak 31.25 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PLTG Belawan (260 MW, Gas) and Lau Renun hydro (82 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in North Sumatra, approximately 50 km from Medan.
30 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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