Background: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
South Korea’s cold winters (October to April) create high energy demand for heating. Traditionally, heating is supplied by power plants, but profitability is low since electricity must be sold to KEPCO at fixed rates. As a result, power plants increasingly look for innovative energy solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and create new value.
One such solution is waste heat recovery. By recycling waste heat from exhaust and cooling water, plants can improve efficiency while lowering emissions. BROAD’s absorption heat pump technology has become the preferred choice for power plants and factories, helping them save energy, cut CO₂ emissions, and boost economic returns.
The Incheon Total Energy Project
Located in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea, near both airport and seaport, Incheon Total Energy is a landmark project. This gas-steam combined cycle power plant has a power capacity of 200MW and provides heating for 32,000 users.
To maximize efficiency, the project partnered with BROAD, installing BDH1000 absorption heat pumps. These pumps recycle waste heat effectively and support South Korea’s national goals for energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction.
Technical Highlights of the Project
The Incheon project represents a breakthrough in industrial heat pump applications with the following innovations:
- Heating water as driving heat – eliminates the need to break the heat balance of power systems.
- Optimized recovery at moderate temperature (≤105°C) – extends system life and ensures stable operation.
- Special thermal insulation plates – removable for easy maintenance of chillers.
- Advanced filtration system – keeps chiller operation clean and stable.
With a design heat recovery of 18.6 Gcal/h (real operation: 15.6 Gcal/h), the project contributes around 10% of total heat supply.
Value of the Project: Efficiency Meets Sustainability
The results of the Incheon Total Energy Project with BROAD technology are remarkable:
- USD 5 million annual profit through waste heat recovery.
- 23,724 tons/year CO₂ reduction, fulfilling government sustainability targets.
- Elimination of “white smog”, reducing citizen complaints and improving air quality.
- Positive media coverage, making it a model case for energy-saving projects in South Korea.
Why This Matters for Indonesia
Indonesia faces growing challenges in energy demand, fuel costs, and carbon emissions. Projects like Incheon demonstrate how BROAD’s absorption heat pump solutions can be applied in Indonesian power plants, industrial parks, and factories to:
- Recycle waste heat and cut energy costs.
- Improve energy efficiency and sustainability performance.
- Reduce CO₂ emissions to meet government and corporate climate commitments.
- Strengthen profitability while supporting green growth.
BROAD Indonesia: Powering a Sustainable Future
BROAD is committed to helping industries in Indonesia unlock the hidden value of waste heat. By adopting proven solutions like those in the Incheon Total Energy Project, Indonesian businesses can achieve lower energy costs, higher efficiency, and stronger environmental performance.
👉 If you want to reduce energy bills, cut emissions, and create long-term value, BROAD Indonesia is your trusted partner.