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Bamboo in Indonesia is already known as one of the building construction materials. In Indonesia, bamboo plants are a potential and abundant source of raw materials, although they are still uncultivated. Various types of bamboo grow and are spread almost all over the country. Bamboo is very likely to be developed in making charcoal, because bamboo is a fast growing plant, it can be maintained. Same as wood charcoal, bamboo charcoal is a microporous material that has a very good absorption (adsorption) for a specific surface area. This research was conducted to develop the opportunity of bamboo to become a provider of renewable energy. This research was carried out experimentally where the manufacture of bamboo charcoal briquettes would be an alternative energy supply. In the manufacture of charcoal briquettes used materials from Petung Bamboo (Dendrocalamus Asper) and Apus Bamboo (Gigantochloa Apus). Percentage of adhesives used in making briquettes is 5%, 10%, and 15%. Briquettes that have been made are used as an alternative energy supply. Testing the energy produced by briquettes using a prototype steam power device. The results of the study showed that the water content value of petung bamboo ranged from 6.1 to 6.9%, whereas for apus bamboo the higher water content was obtained, which was 8.4-10.7%. Testing of combustion rate aims to determine the fuel efficient rate of briquettes. The burning rate of charcoal briquettes for petung bamboo ranges from 0.25-0.32 grams / minute, whereas for apus bamboo the burning rate ranges from 0.23-0.29 grams / minute. Testing of briquettes on a prototype steam engine to determine the feasibility of briquettes as an alternative energy provider. Briquette fuel can produce electricity up to 4.1 volts and last for approximately 29 minutes. Background: Bamboo as a natural material that is relatively inexpensive and easily available. Bamboo is a potential and abundant source of raw materials in Indonesia. The use of fossil fuels triggers an increase in the rate of environmental destruction and pollution. This phenomenon raises a thought about the use of alternative energy that is clean and environmentally friendly. Several types of alternative energy sources that can be developed include solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass energy. This research was conducted to provide renewable energy whose raw material is from bamboo as an alternative electric fuel. Aims: Research to find out the opportunities for using bamboo as a renewable alternative energy provider. Materials and Methods: This research was carried out for 2 months, material data collection, sample making and prototype of the steam engine were carried out in Turen sub-district, Malang Regency. In the manufacture of charcoal briquettes used materials from Petung Bamboo (Dendrocalamus Asper) and Apus Bamboo (Gigantochloa Apus). Data collection and testing of charcoal briquettes was conducted in the forestry laboratory of the University of Muhammadi