How is indonesia s power storage power supply

Why do Indonesian batteries need a battery energy storage system?

Batteries are required to provide constant electricity supply to renewable energy plants, which are primarily intermittent, such as solar and wind power plants. The agreement was made with other state-owned bodies, such as the Indonesian Battery Corporation, to build the Battery Energy Storage System by 2022.

How much power does Indonesia need?

Demand across the country totals to 40 gigawatts (GW), with the Java–Bali area* contributing to 80% of this figure and highlighting significant regional variations in demand. On the supply front, the total stands at approximately 70 GW.

What is the current electricity supply and demand scenario in Indonesia?

We analyzed the current electricity supply and demand scenario in Indonesia, including both peak demand and total installed generation capacity (Figure 1). Demand across the country totals to 40 gigawatts (GW), with the Java–Bali area* contributing to 80% of this figure and highlighting significant regional variations in demand.

What are the main sources of energy in Indonesia?

Renewable energy sources, primarily geothermal and hydropower, account for the remaining 10% and offer stable power generation. The supply capacity in Indonesia † exceeds demand by about 180%, indicating a substantial surplus.

Does Indonesia have a supply capacity surplus?

The supply capacity in Indonesia † exceeds demand by about 180%, indicating a substantial surplus. In this supply-demand scenario, the utilization rates for coal-fired and geothermal power generation facilities stand at approximately 70%, whereas those for non-coal-fired power generation are notably lower, hovering around 20–30%.

Will Indonesia's nuclear power supply increase?

Including nuclear power (33 units, totaling 33 GW) raises the supply capacity to 145%. In long-term forecasts, the national power company PLN expects Indonesia to experience a notable increase in demand due to population and economic growth.