Kabupaten Garut in Indonesia has emerged as a highly promising region with excellent wind energy potential. This has attracted significant interest from foreign investors who are keen to invest in the renewable energy sector, particularly in Garut, with investments valued in trillions of rupiah. The Department of Investment and Integrated One-Stop Services (DPMPTSP) of Kabupaten Garut has identified three foreign companies, namely Vestas from Denmark, Egeres Enerji from Turkey, and Envision Energy from China, who have expressed their interest in the wind energy prospects in the area.
Garut's distinction as a prime wind energy region in Indonesia is based on research conducted by the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). The study highlights several areas in Indonesia with substantial wind potential, including Bantul, Sukabumi, and Garut on the island of Java. Among these locations, Garut has been identified as the most favorable due to its consistent and stable wind conditions, which are crucial for the efficient operation of wind turbines. Currently, the foreign companies are conducting research and assessments by installing measurement towers to evaluate the wind speed and patterns, paving the way for potential wind energy investments in the region.
