Gov't to Build Solar Power Plants in Alor
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Boni Marisin, Head of the East Nusa Tenggara Mining and Energy Agency said that the government is planning to build solar power plants (PLTS) in five locations in the Alor District, West Manggarai, and Rote Ndao.
Boni said that the plan was proposed by the Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry.
"We will begin construction in 2016 using the state budget [APBN]," Boni said.
Boni said that the program is one of the ESDM Ministry's attempt to encourage renewable energy development throughout Indonesia.
The ESDM Ministry's "Indonesia Terang" (Bright Indonesia) program is expected to generate 1,000 Megawatt as part of the 35,000 megawatt national electricity program.
“The five solar power plants will supply sufficient electricity to surrounding villages,” Boni said.
Boni added that the East nusa Tenggara Mining and Energy Agency will continue to encourage private sector to make investments in renewable energy development.
"We have lots of potential, such as sea current, hydropower, wind and geothermal, which can be exploited to develop renewable energy," Boni stated.
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