Our Story

The world is faced with finding new ways to deliver renewable energy on one hand, and protecting the environment on the other. The equation is complex whatever the technology and energy source, and Mulya Energy believes that small-scale hydropower is a complement to either solar or wind—and far more productive based on capacity utilization factors. Our projects can produce power in rivers and canals—several times the capacity of wind and solar. The fuel—water—is plentiful and in run-of-river circumstances our systems do not deplete water or change the flow dynamics. The overall river flows remain unchanged.

Our approach ensures that all water used to drive turbines is returned to its original river path, maintaining the natural water volume. This results in minimal environmental impact, as no chemicals are used and no fuel is burned. In 2011, hydropower accounted for 16% of the world’s electricity, ranking second only to fossil fuels. The global hydropower capacity was 950 GW, with significant contributions from China (24%), the United States (8%), Brazil (9%), and Indonesia (13%). Indonesia’s favourable topography and abundant rainfall present excellent opportunities for developing environmentally friendly hydropower plants.