Indonesian government sees geothermal as crucial element in energy mixMount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia (source: Tom Casadevall, commons/ wikimedia)Francisco Rojas 5 Sep 2014The President of PT PLN Nur Pamudji State said that geothermal plays a key role in Indonesia due to it's baseload capabilities when compared to other renewables. <a href='//ads.thinkgeoenergy.com/delivery/ck.php?n=a886266d&cb=1' target='_blank'><img src='//ads.thinkgeoenergy.com/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=144&cb=1&n=a886266d' border='0' alt='' /></a> <a href='//ads.thinkgeoenergy.com/delivery/ck.php?n=a62ebb80&cb=1' target='_blank'><img src='//ads.thinkgeoenergy.com/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=34&cb=1&n=a62ebb80' border='0' alt='' loading="lazy" /></a> <a href='//ads.thinkgeoenergy.com/delivery/ck.php?n=ada237ed&cb=1' target='_blank'><img src='//ads.thinkgeoenergy.com/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=10&cb=1&n=ada237ed' border='0' alt='' loading="lazy" /></a>Local news from Indonesia state that the country needs alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels. However, not all alternative energy sources suitable for Indonesia. Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Siswoutomo Susilo said that the government will seek a mix of renewable energy sources, aiming at 1,350 megawatts. Geothermal therefore is the cornerstone for green energy expansion for the country.