Maninjau III is a 123 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PLN-South Sumatera Generation Unit. This facility generates electricity from water resources, contributing to the renewable energy output of the country. The commissioning year is not specified. It ranks as the 20th largest hydro plant in Indonesia. With a capacity of 123 MW, it represents 1.56% 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, this facility is about 1/8th the size. Hydropower is a vital part of Indonesia's energy mix, accounting for around 7% of the total electricity generation. The Maninjau III plant contributes to the renewable energy goals of the country. It is located in West Sumatra, approximately 100 km from Padang.
11 years old
Indonesia, Asia
- 132. largest of 297 plants in Indonesia
- #9,170 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,018 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Indonesia
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
PLN-South Sumatera Generation Unit operates 11 plants totalling 1,215 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 948 MW combined
Nearest plant: Singkarak Hydroelectric Power Plant (42.7 km)
Source: Indonesia Power Generation
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Maninjau III is a hydro power plant producing approximately 431 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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