Title | : | Indonesia's Transition To Biomass Sparks Resistance: Can Bioenergy Work? | Power To The People |
Duration | : | 45:08 |
Viewed | : | 38,536 |
Published | : | 04-07-2024 |
Source | : | Youtube |
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. WATCH MORE Power To The People https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTbH_RX7rJ7jseY2fZZ-pGkV 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 ==== 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. ========= #CNAInsider #PowerToThePeopleCNA #Indonesia #Biomass #Bioenergy For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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