Black & Veatch appointed as Owner's Engineer for Vanda RE's Indonesian Solar-Power plus Storage Initiative
In a significant move towards a greener future, the Vanda Solar & Battery Project, a joint venture between Gurīn Energy Pte Ltd and Gentari, is underway in the Riau Islands, Indonesia. This utility-scale solar power plant and battery energy storage system is set to revolutionise the region's energy landscape.
The project, which boasts an installed capacity of 2 gigawatt peak (GWp) of solar photovoltaic (PV) and 4.4 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery storage, is being overseen by Black & Veatch, appointed as the Owner's Engineer. In this role, Black & Veatch will provide comprehensive project services, including overall project engineering design, procurement services, and the design of critical components such as the PV and battery energy storage system (BESS), PV inverters, high-voltage (HV) substations, HV transmission lines, jetties, and supporting infrastructure.
The Vanda Solar & Battery Project is part of a green economic corridor being developed between Indonesia and Singapore, aiming to attract clean tech investments and reduce the cost of domestic renewable energy development. By increasing the region's renewable energy capacity, it supports the goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing energy security in Southeast Asia.
Black & Veatch, with over 50 years of experience in Indonesia and more than 55 gigawatts (GW) of experience with large solar and battery energy storage projects around the world, brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Their involvement is expected to lower the cost of domestic renewable energy development in the long term and boost the attractiveness of Indonesia as a destination for sectors dependent on green energy.
Vanda RE, the joint venture company co-owned by Gurīn Energy and Gentari, is committed to meeting the highest social, environmental, and governance criteria wherever it operates. The project is anticipated to have a transformative impact on Southeast Asia's renewable energy landscape and Indonesia's sustainable development as a clean tech hub in the years to come.
Gurīn Energy, headquartered in Singapore, currently has approximately 7GW of solar, wind, and storage projects in various stages of development in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan. Gentari, on the other hand, aims to be the leading Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and utility-scale renewable energy developer, a scale hydrogen producer, and Asia Pacific's leading green mobility solutions partner. The company is focused on delivering clean energy solutions for renewable energy, hydrogen, and green mobility.
The project is part of the Indonesian and Singapore governments' plan to establish a green electricity cooperation corridor between the two countries. It is also expected to incentivise leading clean tech manufacturers to invest in Indonesia's clean technology supply chains and industries, further bolstering the country's position as a hub for renewable energy in Southeast Asia.
This press release focuses on the energy sector, particularly regions like Indonesia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. It highlights the role of renewable energy, solar energy, and the ongoing energy transition in shaping the future of these regions.
- The Vanda Solar & Battery Project, a significant initiative in the renewable energy industry, is set to lower the cost of domestic renewable energy development by leveraging Black & Veckch's expertise in solar PV and battery energy storage systems.
- The project's net zero emissions goal aligns with the energy transition towards clean energy, a key component of Indonesia's sustainable development and its position as a clean tech hub in Southeast Asia.
- By attracting clean tech investments through the green economic corridor with Singapore, the Vanda Solar & Battery Project aims to increase the region's renewable energy capacity, thus reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing energy security.
- The expected transformative impact of the project extends beyond Indonesia, as it incentivizes leading clean tech manufacturers to invest in Southeast Asia's renewable energy supply chains and industries, further solidifying the region's commitment to a greener future.
