OpenHydro eyes 300 MW of tidal power projects in Indonesia
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OpenHydro said this week it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT AIR to create an alliance aimed at driving forward the development of a tidal energy industry in Indonesia. The two companies have been working together over the past 18 months and during that time have identified at least 10 locations suitable for commercial-scale projects.
The pair expect to start with a tidal energy array of up to 10 MW, for which a site will be selected over the coming months. The pilot system is planned for deployment in 2019. It will use European equipment provided by DCNS and its unit, plus locally manufactured content.
OpenHydro noted that local industrial facility options have been identified and will be assessed by the partners.
“The nature of the equipment involved in tidal energy projects results in a high level of local manufacturing content,” commented Thierry Kalanquin, chairman of OpenHydro and vice president of energy at DCNS.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of the new partnership between OpenHydro and PT AIR?
What is the primary goal of the new partnership between OpenHydro and PT AIR?
The alliance aims to drive forward the development of a tidal energy industry in Indonesia. They plan to deploy 300 MW of tidal energy capacity in the country by 2023 through this collaboration.
Q.When is the initial tidal energy project expected to be deployed, and what size will it be?
When is the initial tidal energy project expected to be deployed, and what size will it be?
A pilot tidal energy array of up to 10 MW is planned for deployment in 2019. A site for this initial project will be selected over the coming months by the partners.
Q.What will be the origin of the equipment used in the pilot tidal energy system?
What will be the origin of the equipment used in the pilot tidal energy system?
The pilot system will use European equipment provided by DCNS and its unit, OpenHydro. It will also incorporate locally manufactured content from Indonesia, highlighting a blend of international and local supply.
Q.Why is local manufacturing content important for these tidal energy projects?
Why is local manufacturing content important for these tidal energy projects?
Thierry Kalanquin, chairman of OpenHydro, commented that the equipment involved in tidal energy projects naturally results in a high level of local manufacturing content. This suggests technical and logistical benefits.
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