An aerial view of the huge Karawang solar power park.
The Karawang 100 Megawatts Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Indonesia – a massive solar power park designed and constructed by POWERCHINA – was officially completed and started operating on Aug 28.
As the country's biggest onshore PV project in terms of the installed capacity, the project is said to provide significant momentum to Indonesia's clean energy initiatives, and sets a new benchmark for energy cooperation between China and Indonesia.
Located in Bukit Indah, West Java Province, the Karawang plant occupies an 80-hectare site and has a planned DC installed capacity of 100.78 MW. Some 90 percent of the equipment being utilized is from China, leading to an integration of IEC standard and Chinese technical standards.
During construction, POWERCHINA overcame numerous challenges, setting records for the company's overseas solar power projects by achieving the first grid connection within five months and completing the project within seven months.
What's more, the solar power park has created thousands of jobs for the surrounding areas and trained a group of professional local employees – making a major contribution to the economic development and employment stability of the city and its neighboring regions.
After going operational, the project will provide over 150 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, meeting the annual power needs of about 112,000 households.
It's projected that this will reduce local electricity costs, support Indonesia's energy transition and sustainable development, and significantly improve local living standards.
