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Which hydropower plant has the first generating system in Indonesia?

In addition to its large electrical capacity, the Upper Cisokan hydropower plant is also claimed to have the first generating system using Pumped Storage technology in Indonesia.

Where is the Upper Cisokan pumped storage power plant located?

The Upper Cisokan Pumped Storage Power Plant is located in the upper reaches of the Cisokan River in Java, Indonesia, 190 kilometers from the capital Jakarta. It is the first pumped storage power plant in Indonesia designed with four generating units, a capacity of 260 MW each and a total installed capacity of 1,040 MW.

Who built Indonesia's Upper Cisokan pumped storage power plant?

(Executive editor: Xie Yunxiao) The construction of the main project of Indonesia's Upper Cisokan Pumped Storage Power Plant, built by China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Energy China), kicked off on July 5, marking the start of construction of the power project.

What is the largest hydropower plant in Indonesia?

With such a large capacity, the Upper Cisokan hydropower plant is said to be the largest power plant in Indonesia, surpassing the Cirata hydropower plant with a capacity of 1,008 mega watts. “And we have a giant battery that is ready to maintain the reliability of the electrical system in Jamali (Java-Madura-Bali).

What is pumped storage hydropower?

Pumped storage hydropower makes use of two water reservoirs at different elevations. At times of low electricity demand or when there is abundant generation from clean power sources, such as solar energy, power from the grid is used to pump water to the upper reservoir.

How can energy storage support Indonesia's decarbonization agenda?

A key measure to support Indonesia’s decarbonization agenda is the development of energy storage to enable integration of renewable energy into the grid. Pumped storage hydropower plays a crucial role in this approach.