On September 25th, local time, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 60MW Saguning floating photovoltaic project in Indonesia, undertaken by China Energy Construction Gezhouba Group, was held, marking the official start of construction on this green energy project with an estimated annual power generation of 129 million kWh.

The project, located in the Saguning Dam reservoir area in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, is the first renewable energy project to commence construction since the release of the Indonesian government's New Electricity Plan (2025-2034). It will include a 60MW (AC side) floating photovoltaic power plant, a 150kV booster station, an 8.5km-long 150kV double-circuit transmission line on the same tower, and a 150kV switchyard.

The project utilizes advanced floating photovoltaic technology, with solar panels mounted on floating structures. Compared to traditional ground-based photovoltaic power plants, this not only conserves land resources but also reduces water evaporation, inhibits algae growth, and improves power generation efficiency. Upon completion, the project will save 56,000 tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 149,000 tons annually, helping Indonesia achieve its renewable energy development and green transformation goals. During construction, the project is expected to create over 1,600 direct and indirect jobs, significantly boosting local economic and social development. Once successfully operational, the project will provide a valuable model for Indonesia's energy transition and promote the implementation of more floating photovoltaic projects in Indonesian archipelago waters.