Karangkates Hydroelectric Power Plant— 103 MW Hydroelectric
Karangkates Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 103 MW hydroelectric facility located in Indonesia, operated by PT PLN Nusantara Power. The plant harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity. It is the 24th largest hydro plant in Indonesia. With 103 MW, it represents 1.31% 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 in Indonesia, Upper Cisokan Pumped Storage Power Plant at 1,040 MW, this facility is approximately one-tenth the size. Hydropower is a vital component of Indonesia's energy mix, providing a significant portion of the nation's renewable energy. The country aims to increase its renewable energy share, and hydroelectric plants like Karangkates support this goal. The facility is situated in East Java, approximately 200 km from Surabaya.
7 years old
Indonesia, Asia
- 147. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
- #9,880 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,258 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
7 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
PT PLN Nusantara Power operates 8 plants totalling 8,943 MW
19 plants within 100 km, 3,663 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Karangkates Hydroelectric Power Plant is a hydro power plant producing approximately 361 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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