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Summary

PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara) is pioneering renewable energy efforts in Gorontalo, Indonesia, by using biomass energy from corn cobs. This innovative power plant, established in 2014, generates electricity through gasification, reducing dependence on fuel oil. The project not only provides sustainable energy but also boosts local farmers' income by purchasing corn cobs that would otherwise go to waste. The cost-effective energy production benefits both the environment and local communities. PLN is expanding the initiative to make it more flexible for remote areas, promoting the widespread adoption of clean, renewable energy.

Takeaways

• 😀 PLN (State Electricity Company) has been actively developing renewable energy, particularly biomass, as a source of sustainable energy.
• 😀 Biomass energy is derived from biological materials, such as agricultural waste, which is being utilized in Gorontalo, North Sulawesi, with a focus on corn cobs.
• 😀 Gorontalo is known for its large corn production, which generates a significant amount of corn cob waste that can now be repurposed as biomass fuel.
• 😀 The first biomass power plant in Indonesia utilizing corn cobs as its main energy source was officially operational in Pulubala, Gorontalo, in 2014.
• 😀 The biomass plant in Pulubala has a capacity of 500 kW and helps meet peak electricity demand in the Gorontalo region, despite its relatively small capacity.
• 😀 The plant operates by converting corn cobs into gas through a process known as gasification, which is then used to generate electricity.
• 😀 Biomass power generation reduces the dependency on fossil fuels, with electricity production costing only Rp 600 per kWh compared to Rp 2,500 per kWh using conventional fuels.
• 😀 The plant operates during peak hours (from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM) and requires approximately 2.5 tons of corn cobs for a 5-hour production cycle.
• 😀 The use of corn cob waste positively impacts local farmers by providing a market for their leftover agricultural products, benefiting both PLN and the farmers.
• 😀 PLN is working on scaling down the biomass power plant to make it portable and adaptable for remote or island areas in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo, bringing renewable energy to more communities.

Q & A

What renewable energy source is being utilized by PLN in Gorontalo?

PLN in Gorontalo is utilizing biomass energy derived from corn cobs, which are a waste product from the local corn agriculture.

Why was biomass energy from corn cobs chosen in Gorontalo?

The decision was based on the large-scale corn production in Gorontalo, which leaves behind a substantial amount of corn cobs as waste, making it a suitable and sustainable source of biomass energy.

When did the biomass power plant in Pulubala, Gorontalo, begin operations?

The biomass power plant in Pulubala, Gorontalo, began operations in 2014.

What is the capacity of the biomass power plant in Gorontalo?

The biomass power plant in Gorontalo has a capacity of 500 kW.

How does the biomass power plant benefit the local farmers in Gorontalo?

Local farmers benefit from the biomass power plant as they now sell their previously discarded corn cobs to PLN, creating a new source of income.

How much corn cob is needed for the biomass power plant to generate electricity for 5 hours?

The biomass power plant requires 2.5 tons of corn cobs to generate electricity for 5 hours during peak usage.

What is the primary phase in the biomass energy production process?

The biomass energy production process involves three main phases: raw material collection, gasification, and electricity generation.

How is the corn cob prepared for the gasification process in the plant?

The corn cobs are first dried and then chopped to the appropriate size before being transported to the silo for gasification.

How does the biomass plant convert gas into electricity?

The gasification process produces synthetic gas (syngas), which is then cleaned and used as fuel to drive a gas engine, generating electricity.

What is the economic impact of using biomass energy instead of conventional fuels in Gorontalo?

Using biomass energy reduces the cost of electricity production significantly. While traditional electricity generation in Gorontalo costs around IDR 2,500 per kWh, biomass energy reduces this to approximately IDR 600 per kWh.

How is PLN planning to expand the biomass energy project in Gorontalo?

PLN is working on scaling down the biomass power plant to smaller sizes so that it can be easily deployed in remote areas or small islands around Sulawesi Utara and Gorontalo.