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  • History of hydropower energy in Indonesia

    History of hydropower energy in Indonesia

    The origins of small hydropower  (SHP) in Indonesia trace back to the Dutch colonial era when the first small hydropower projects were built to supply energy for tea plantations in the 1800s. SHP development continued through the early 20th century, supplying electricity to both tea factories and the broader region. Key plants like Malabar and…