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Indonesia, with its nearly 270 million inhabitants and an annual growth rate of 1% to 1.5%, faces significant challenges in meeting its rising energy demands, particularly in densely populated areas like Java and major cities such as Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung. BAPPENAS outlined in the RPJMN that Indonesia aimed to have operational nuclear power plants by 2019. Consequently, BATAN has led the development of the 10MWt Experimental Power Reactor (RDE) since 2014. RDE, utilizing High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGR) technology, differs from the HTR-10 (High Temperature Reactor 10MW) developed by Tsinghua University China.
Designed as a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), RDE relies on local industries, particularly 7MW turbines, holding strategic implications for Indonesia's nuclear energy development. The planned construction of RDE in the Pusat Penelitian Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (PUSPIPTEK) Serpong area promises local benefits, with surplus electricity earmarked for public lighting. However, political funding cessation has stalled progress, limiting activities to design.
RDE design activities merge scientific research with innovative technology, enhancing capabilities and fostering international collaboration, notably with the IAEA and Tsinghua University. Sustainability is evident in the PeLUIts-150 project, while internal collaboration with PT PERTAMINA and Nusantara Power focuses on hydrogen production using steam and electricity. Aligned with Indonesia's commitment to achieving Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2060, PeLUITs-40 emphasizes green energy and local industry development. Despite sharing core dimensions with RDE, PeLUITs-40 boasts a higher power output of 40 MWth, resulting in a coolant flow four times that of RDE. These advancements signify Indonesia's progress toward sustainable energy solutions and technological innovation in the nuclear sector.
| Country OR International Organization | Indonesia |
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| Email address | genirs@yahoo.com |
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