Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Station

Location: West Java, Indonesia

Type: Geothermal

Status: Operational

Year of establishment: 2000

Installed Capacity: 227 MWe

Project Description

The Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Station is the largest geothermal power station in Indonesia. The facility utilizes two units, one with 110 MW and the other with 117 MW, with a total installed capacity of 227 MW. The power station is located near the town of Pangalengan, 40 km south of Bandung, West Java.

Purpose/Application

It is one of the largest geothermal power station in the world. Unit 1 began operation in 2000, with power equipment supplied by Fuji Electric. At that time, the 110 MW turbine was the world’s largest single cylinder machine.

Unique Aspect

Being located in West Java, it's one of the most popular touristic destinations in Indonesia. The power plant's host town Pangalengan, also hosts a twin volcano that consists of Mount Wayang and Mount Windu.