Will Indonesia deploy 100 GW of solar?

The Indonesian government has revealed a new initiative aiming to deploy 100 GW of solar. The distributed solar for energy self-sufficiency program encompasses 80 GW of solar that will be deployed as 1 MW solar arrays with 4 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage systems (BESS).

What is a flywheel storage system?

In the other storage system, flywheel battery, in the strong wind or high sunlight intensity, the wind and solar machines changes the power into a mechanical flywheel energy to store up, while in the absence of the wind and sunlight, the role to supply power is switched to the flywheel storage.

Why are solar power plants growing in Indonesia?

Technological advancements in solar energy are also propelling the growth of solar power plants in Indonesia. The introduction of advanced photovoltaic (PV) technologies, energy storage solutions, and smart grid systems has enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Can wind and solar power be used in Indonesia?

On the other hand, wind and solar energy potential are enormous for energy generation in Indonesia. One of the barriers that hinder the use of both is their intermittent nature so that they are not economically profitable and can disrupt the existing power grid.

Why do we need a flywheel for solar energy storage?

Several studies showed that the energy storage based on the flywheel provides the low cost of energy and carbon-dioxide emission, resolves the incapability of solar energy supply at night and the delays of the time of supply, and improves the quality and the reliability of power supply.

How many MW is a solar PV project in Indonesia?

PV Project (MEMR, 2021). than 30 years in Indonesia. This c ountry's estimated wind power potential is around 9,286.61 MW, with wind speeds ranging from 2 – 6 m/s (Purwanto et al., 2006).