GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SECURITY AS A TREASURE INDONESIA
Alfi Kurnianti, Salsabilla Choirun Nisa Alfikry, Cindy Nur Hidayah
Universitas Airlangga
Abstract
Indonesia has a total potential of geothermal resources around 25386.5 MWe and in 2018 became the state number 2 at the level of geothermal production in the world after the United States, namely 1948.5 megawaatt (MW). Indonesia has a great potential on geothermal energy as renewable energy resources. Geothermal energy into alternative energy because energy is pollution-free clean energy than coal which has an output of carbon pollution and greenhouse gases. Indonesias potential for the high production of geothermal energy can be a treasure trove for energy security of the country and replace coal as nonrenewable fossil fuel energy resources. Geothermal selected as an alternative energy power plants by considering economic, environmental, social, and regulatory. Development PLPT have enough challenges require careful attention and analysis because of their resistance to fight the countrys energy and environment must be kept in balance. The government is preparing several solutions with renewable energy programs and policies that exist as a barrier and surveillance.
Keywords: geothermal energy, alternative energy, environmental economics.
Topic: Renewable Energy