The Prospects for Large Scale Applications of Geothermal Cooling in Indonesia

Abstract

Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), whether providing electricity or heating or cooling of buildings, are arguably two of the most intriguing recently emerging worldwide geothermal utilization technologies. Despite the rapid growth of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) worldwide, commercial application of these technologies in Indonesia is largely expected to be some years off or is even considered to be irrelevant. However, the enormous potential cooling market in Indonesia demands investment for further research. This paper presents a study to identify hypothetical potential benefits and advantageous features that may be obtained from the application of geothermal cooling in Indonesia. This paper also discusses the potential challenges for the planning of geothermal cooling project in Indonesia.