Ulubelu 1 & 2 is a 110 MW geothermal power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PT. PLN. It utilizes geothermal energy, harnessing heat from the Earth's interior to generate electricity. This facility is the 9th largest geothermal plant in Indonesia. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 4.88% of Indonesia's total geothermal capacity of 2,253 MW. Indonesia has 16 geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 2,253 MW. Compared to the largest geothermal plant in Indonesia, Gunung Salak at 375 MW, Ulubelu 1 & 2 is approximately 29.3% the size. Geothermal energy plays a vital role in Indonesia's renewable energy strategy, contributing to around 5% of the national electricity generation. The Ulubelu plants leverage the country's rich geothermal resources, located in a region with significant volcanic activity. This facility is situated in Lampung Province, approximately 250 km northwest of Jakarta.
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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