What will Jakarta's data infrastructure look like?

In a significant step for Jakarta’s data infrastructure, the facility will also incorporate a 120 MW-hour battery energy storage system and use renewable energy from the JIEP partnership as its main source of power, indicating a strong commitment to climate-aligned growth and energy sustainability.

Where is Indonesia's New solar-plus-storage plant located?

A new 50MW solar-plus-storage plant near Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara, on the island of Borneo, has been opened.

Where did Indonesia sign a data centre deal with Aslan Energy Capital?

The deal was signed in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Image: Aslan Energy Capital. Singaporean renewable energy developer Aslan Energy Capital has penned a new deal with Indonesia’s Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung (JIEP) to develop a 40MW data centre with a 120MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

Could a new capital city reduce Jakarta's sinking rate?

The construction of a new capital city could well reduce Jakarta’s sinking rate, which is widely believed to be caused by the excessive extraction of groundwater to support its sizable population. Jen Tan, head of renewables for Singapore and Indonesia at Sembcorp Industries, said: “Sembcorp is pleased to partner with PLN in this project.

Who owns PT Sembcorp renewables Indonesia?

Image: Sembcorp. PT Sembcorp Renewables Indonesia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-headquartered engineering firm Sembcorp, and state-owned PT PLN Nusantara Renewables have launched a utility-scale solar-plus-storage project in Indonesia.

Will Nusantara be the future capital of Indonesia?

The site is expected to generate around 93GWh of renewable energy per year and will provide all electricity needs for Nusantara, the future capital of Indonesia. The city was first established in February 2022 due to the rapid sinking witnessed in the country’s current capital, Jakarta.