The French company, Kuo Energy, which is engaged in renewable energy, will develop wind, water and biomass power plants in several locations in Aceh.
It was delivered, Managing Director of Akuo Energy for Indonesia, Christophe Moyon with the team of Akuo Energy in his meeting with the Governor of Aceh, Irwandi Yusuf, Monday (13/11/2017).
"We see enormous potential in Aceh, be it wind, water and biomass potential," Christophe said.
Io Energy said Christophe will conduct a feasibility study for the development of Wind Power, Air, and Biomass in Aceh for a year.
For the development of the Wind Power Generator, Christophe will be done in Krueng Raya and Lhoknga areas and will build as many as 50 turbines that generate electrical energy of 100 megawatts or more.
As for Biomass will be done in Simeulue by developing Kaliandra which will generate electrical energy about 3 megawatts. As for the Hydro Power Plant will be built in Central Aceh District with an estimated electrical energy of 6 megawatts.
The development of the three projects will be implemented in November after obtaining a license and at least one year for feasibility studies and is targeted to be operational by 2021.
"If this succeeds, we hope Aceh becomes an icon for the development of the first renewable energy in Sumatra and encourage the development of renewable energy throughout Indonesia" Christophe said.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Aceh, Irwandi Yusuf asked Akuo Energy to immediately take care of permission so that the project can be implemented as soon as possible in Aceh.
Irwandi also hopes that Akuo Energy invites local entrepreneurs and local government to participate in the project.
"I want this project implemented, because so far many investors only presentation but the project is not implemented," said Irwandi.
Irwandi also asked Akuo Energy to conduct a survey to other areas in Aceh that have the potential to develop renewable energy.
"Maybe it can be checked also in South Aceh, because there is a big wind," said Irwandi.
The meeting was attended by Head of ESDM Office of Aceh, Head of Investment and Integrated Services of Satu Pintu Aceh, PLN and other officials.