Revitalization of Renewable Energy Generation in Nusa Penida
Tiga Nusa is a group of small islands in the southeast of Bali separated by Badung Straits. The group consists of Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan islands. The electricity network of Tiga Nusa is isolated from Bali. Most of the used electrical energy is produced using fossil-based fuel power plants, although the islands have a high potential of natural energy resources. The identified potential of natural energy in the islands include PV electricity generation, wind power electricity generation, as well as electricity from sea waves and currents. Biofuel production from jatropha has also been identified. From this perspective, the islands have huge potential for renewable generation. In fact, many of these resources have been captured and used to generate electricity. For example, wind turbines, solar photovoltaic, and biofuels production facilities have been developed. The projects are built by government or state-owned-enterprises and handed over to local communities. In general, most of the renewable energy pilot projects in Nusa Penida also have experienced problems and many of them are now actually abandoned and require substantial repairs. The central government of the Republic of Indonesia has allocated budget to revitalize these facilities including conducting repairs to many of these plants.