September 5, 2025Open Access

Powering Papua: Biomass Waste for Renewable Energy in Remote Areas

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Techno-economic analysis reveals biomass energy could supply rural energy needs, suggesting sustainability benefits.

Biomass-derived energy could meet the needs of over 3.3 million rural households, reducing reliance on costly diesel.
Total biomass waste in Papua exceeded 1.13 million tons annually, yielding a theoretical energy potential of over 3.02 billion kWh/year.
A preliminary economic assessment of a 2 MW biomass power plant shows a payback period of 6.3 years, highlighting financial viability.
The study emphasizes sustainability benefits like rural employment and local energy independence, indicating alignment with Indonesia's energy policy.

Aritonang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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