UK tidal developer SBS has filed a grid expansion feasibility study to Indonesian state power utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) as part of its up 150MW Nautilus project.
The preliminary study, which explores the options to expand the grid on Lombok island to accommodate the Nautilus array output, is being internally reviewed by PLN.
SBS has exclusive site-development rights with PLN for the project, which features the installation of an eight-turbine, 12MW first phase on behalf of independent power producer SBS Energi Kelautan.
The turbines for the first phase, expected to be completed in 30 months, will be supplied by Simec Atlantis Energy.
The 12MW phase will be followed by expansions to 70MW in the second phase and 150MW in the third and final phase.
“Following successful lobbying for tidal to be included in the Indonesian government’s list of approved renewable energy technologies, the Nautilus project has achieved significant progress toward inclusion in PLN’s 10-year business plan,” said SBS chief executive Michael Spencer.
“We are very pleased to submit this preliminary grid extension feasibility study report requested by PLN and honoured to assist its planning for this significant marine energy power generation project,” he added.
SBS Energi Kelautan reached a final investment decision for the first phase in October 2017. The output will be sold to PLN under a 30-year power purchase agreement.