Indonesia confronts its reliance on coal by transitioning to biomass co-firing for energy, aiming for a more sustainable future. However, resistance emerges from activists and remote communities, fearing deforestation. Enter bamboo - a promising resource to feed biomass plants. But significant challenges in funding and accessibility to remote areas may hinder nationwide implementation.
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00:00 Introduction
01:46 What is biomass & bioenergy?
04:24 Rising energy demands
06:25 Co-firing biomass to complement coal
10:08 Woody biomass and concern for deforestation
13:43 What is carbon debt?
15:46 Co-firing prolongs coal usage
18:50 Rural areas lacking power connectivity
23:21 Bamboo biomass power plant
30:14 Diesel generator at Madobag Village
34:09 Bamboo biomass power plant cease operations
38:35 Mentawai indigenous communities’ way of life
43:24 Hope for 24 hours of electricity
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About the show: Asia is experiencing an energy crisis. What’s the next frontier to meet increasing demands? Power To The People explores nuclear, geothermal, bioenergy and wind power initiatives across the region.
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