Why These Indonesian Villagers Are Choosing Blackouts Over Geothermal Energy | Power To The People

Name: Why These Indonesian Villagers Are Choosing Blackouts Over Geothermal Energy | Power To The People
Uploaded: 2026
Duration: 45 min

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The island of Flores, Indonesia, sits atop one of the world’s richest geothermal reserves, offering a constant source of low-carbon energy drawn from deep beneath its volcanic landscape. It has been designated the “Geothermal Island,” and power projects have begun to expand, promising stable electricity. But development here is met with protest as some villagers see the land as more than what nature provides.

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