Bakaru is a 126 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PLN-South & South East Sulawesi Regional Unit. The facility was commissioned to utilize the region's water resources for electricity generation. It ranks as the 19th largest hydro plant in Indonesia. With a capacity of 126 MW, it represents 1.6% of Indonesia's total hydro capacity of 7,874 MW. Indonesia has 66 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 7,874 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Upper Cisokan Pumped Storage Power Plant at 1,040 MW, Bakaru is approximately 12.1% the size. Hydropower is an essential part of Indonesia's energy mix, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals. The diverse geography of Indonesia, with numerous rivers and mountainous areas, supports hydroelectric development. The plant is situated about 1,000 km northeast of Jakarta in the Sulawesi region.
29 years old
Indonesia, Asia
- 130. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
- #9,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,982 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.12% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
29 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
PLN-South&South East Sulawesi Regional Unit operates 6 plants totalling 426 MW
2 plants within 100 km, 0 MW combined
Source: Indonesia Power Generation
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Bakaru is a hydro power plant producing approximately 442 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Indonesia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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