West Java administration is determined to develop micro-hydro power plants in the southern part of the province.
“We’re seriously working on micro-hydro power plants. Aside from our own development projects, we have invited local and foreign investors,” said Soko Sandi Buwono, president director of PT Jasa Sarana, a company owned by the administration, as quoted by Antara on Friday.
According to Soko, the largest micro-hydro power plant in Cirompang, Garut was 70 percent complete and expected to be operable by November.
The potential of the hydro power in West Java is estimated at approximately 200 MW. Only around 8 MW has been utilized.
“The micro-hydro power generation is used by state electricity company PT PLN. Savings from its operation are about Rp 8 billion per year,” said Soko.
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