South Solok Tourism Sector has not Attracted Investors Yet

Padang Aro, (Antara Sumbar) - Investment in South Solok District, West Sumatra, especially tourism sector has not attracted the investors yet either locally or abroad.

"The investment potentials in South Solok are renewable energy and tourism, but for tourism, there is no investor who is willing to invest", Head of local Capital Investment, Aswizi stated in Padang Aro, Monday (Oct 2).

For renewable energy projects, the most potential is in Minihidro Power Plant (PLTM) and the demand is quite large.

Related to investment in PLTM field, there are two locations that are done by investors ie PT Selo Kencana Energy in Taluak Aia Putiah hich has produced eight megawatts and Waskita Sangir Energy which is still in construction phase.

While six more companies already have a principle license with a capacity of 47.3 megawatts.

Furthermore, there are 20 more points that are still in the permit process by developer company.

Potential utilization of river flows is not only managed by companies but also community groups. A total of 28 Micro Hydro Power Plant (PLTMH) is managed by communities.

With so many great rivers in South Solok, it makes PLTMH potential to be abundant. Rivers character in South Solok has a large height difference which reaches 60 meters.

"The river flow in South Solok is relatively constant including the dry season," he said.

It always provides information on investment potential to investors through the exhibition.

"We continue to attract investors including in the field of tourism by providing information as complete as possible," he added. (cha)

Editor: Vicha Faradika