Minihydro Power Plant PLTM Gunung Wugul

by PT PLN Indonesia Power

Location: Central Java, Indonesia

Focus: Utilize energy stored in small water currents through elevation difference

Price: Start from $9.00/tCO₂e

Project Story

The Gunung Wugul Minihydro Power Plant (PLTM), developed by PT PLN Indonesia Power, harnesses water flow from the Urang River to generate renewable electricity without producing greenhouse gas emissions. Located in Banjarnegara, Central Java, it has an installed capacity of 2 x 1.5 MW, with an estimated annual output of 14,872,428 kWh over a 30-year operational period. Since commencing operations on December 3, 2021, the plant has contributed to reducing CO2 emissions and fossil fuel consumption by replacing a portion of the fossil-based electricity supply in the PLN JAMALI grid.

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Project Benefits

Climate Benefits

Reducing over 12,330 tons of CO2 emissions in 2022 by replacing coal power plants and increasing renewable energy's contribution to the national energy mix.

Community Benefits

Allows local communities to meet their electrical needs.

Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) Impact

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Safeguards

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