04 January, 2014

NORTH MALUKU ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PLAN

          For those who are engaged in power plants development, I would like to share the following points with regard to the above subject. Warm regards.

Electricity Condition
Demand for electricity in North Maluku is supplied by some isolated systems namely Ternate, Soa Siu, Weda, Bacan, Dofa, Jailolo, Sanana, Tobelo, Subaim, Maba-Buli, Patani, and Sofifi systems. Peak utilization in 2011 reached 38.40 MW. Total installed capacity of power plants in North Maluku up to  2011 was 164.19 MW, all Diesel Power Plants. Total electricity sale for North Maluku in 2011 reached 205 GWh.

Energy Potentials
North Maluku is estimated to have thermal potentials of 427 MWe in 13 locations namely Mamuya, Ibu, Akelamo, Jailolo, Keibesi, Akesahu, Indari, Labuha, Songa -Wayaua, Kramat Islands, Losseng Islands, Auponia Islands, and Bruokol Islands. Coal potentials are estimated to reach 2.13 million tonnes.

Electricity Demand Estimate
        It is projected that demand for electricity in North Maluku for the period 2012-2031 shall grow averagely by 17.2% per year so that in 2031 electricity need is expected to reach 4.8 TWh. To fulfill peak utilization growth of averagely around 16.9% per year until 2031, then additional power of averagely 65 MW per year shall be needed. 

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