A Falmouth-based tidal energy company will develop Indonesia's first tidal power plant.

HydroWing, the tidal energy division of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, will work with PLN, Indonesia's state-owned power company, to create the 10-megawatt project in East Nusa Tenggara.

The binding contract follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2022, where both parties agreed to boost tidal energy in Indonesia.

This involved identifying suitable locations, assessing resources, and carrying out preliminary engineering studies.

The chosen site in East Nusa Tenggara was selected after a thorough evaluation of various tidal energy sites across the country.

Richard Parkinson, CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group, said: "Indonesia is seen as a prime market for our innovative tidal energy technology.

"Indonesia has amongst the best tidal potential in the world due to the throughflow of marine current from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean.

"There is also a funnel effect between the islands of the archipelago, which strengthens the tidal energy potential still further.

"This pilot project at East Nusa Tenggara will be pivotal for us and our local partners to move rapidly towards significant commercial scale projects in the Indonesia archipelago."

(Image: Inyanga Marine Energy Group) Jean-Christophe Allo, commercial manager at Inyanga Marine Energy Group, added: "This exciting new project builds on our success in South East Asia.

"Earlier this year, we were awarded the contract to build South East Asia’s first tidal energy plant at Capul in the Philippines and now we are thrilled to develop the first tidal energy plant in Indonesia at East Nusa Tenggara.

"This innovative project will contribute to the region’s transition to Net Zero, delivering energy security with affordable, 24/7 and renewable energy."

The PLN subholding will handle activities such as bathymetry, site survey, ADCP measurements, and sediment samples for the East Nusa Tenggara project.

They will also conduct interconnection impact studies.

HydroWing will carry out a feasibility study, technology studies, project implementation schedules, and operation and maintenance plans.

Both parties will collaborate on the licensing process plan and conduct social and environmental studies.

The project aims to contribute significantly to Indonesia's energy transition and provide a reliable renewable energy source.