Surabaya Energy Storage Project in Indonesia

Why is Surabaya a pilot city for waste-to-energy project?

(It is) because Surabaya is the first city that successfully proves its concrete attempt in managing waste into electrical energy. Surabaya, E Java (ANTARA) - The Environment and Forestry Ministry assessed that Surabaya City in East Java Province is a feasible location to serve as a pilot city for implementing the waste-to-energy project.

Why is Surabaya the first city to manage waste into electrical energy?

(ANTARA/HO-Communication and Informatics Office of Surabaya City/uyu) (It is) because Surabaya is the first city that successfully proves its concrete attempt in managing waste into electrical energy.

What's new at Indonesia's Energy Storage Summit 2024?

Indonesia’s current pipeline of energy storage projects is mostly pumped hydro, totalling 4,063MW according to IHS Markit. The 2024 Summit included innovative new features including a ‘Crash Course in Battery Asset Management’, Ask-Me-Anything formats and debate-style sessions.

Does Indonesia have a grid-connected energy storage system?

There, the global system integrator Fluence recently turned on a 20MW/20MWh grid-connected BESS as part of a 1,000MW portfolio in development and construction for power company SMC Global Power. Indonesia’s current pipeline of energy storage projects is mostly pumped hydro, totalling 4,063MW according to IHS Markit.

Who is developing Benowo Psel facility in Surabaya?

To this end, the Surabaya City Government has cooperated with a local private company, PT. Sumber Organik, to develop the Benowo PSEL facility that has been operating since May 2021.

Does Indonesia need battery storage?

Indonesia aims to convert 250MW of diesel-generated power to renewable energy this year and will need battery storage to do this successfully. Image: PLN. Indonesia’s state-owned utility and battery producer have launched a 5MW battery energy storage system (BESS) pilot project as it seeks to move away from diesel-generated power.