Monthly Archives: September 2011

Pertamina plans 110MW geothermal plant in Kerinci/ Indonesia

PT Pertamina is planning to build a 2×55 MW geothermal power plant at Lempur village, in the Kerinci district in Indonesia, so local news. In Indonesia, “The Kerinci district government plans to build a geothermal power plant with a capacity … Continue reading

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ENERGI GEOTHERMAL

Anda sering mendengar geothermal? Istilah geotermal berasal dari bahasa Yunani, geo yang berarti bumi dan therme berarti panas. Energi geotermal merupakan energi yang dibangkitkan dari panas yang tersimpan di bawah permukaan bumi. Sumber energi ini merupakan salah satu alternatif yang … Continue reading

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A History of Geothermal Power

The history of geothermal energy use traces back tens of thousands of years around the globe. In times pre-dating modern western civilization, indigenous peoples used hot water from springs for cooking, cleaning, and bathing. These springs served as a source … Continue reading

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