Capable of providing sustainable source of energy for 11,000 households in several villages, the plants represent the first phase in the agreement with TIRASA to develop small scale hydropower plants to connect about 400,000 people to the grid.
TIRASA president director Suryana Padma said: "This is the first stage in our programme to provide a total installed capacity of 100MW by 2018.
"These hydropower plants provide a sustainable solution to the lack of supply experienced in Indonesia."
Currently, detailed design and tender documents are being prepared by Royal HaskoningDHV is for the four mini hydropower plants which will provide a sustainable source of energy for around 55,000 people.
The company will further conduct tender assistance and construction management as part of overall responsibility for the entire project life cycle.
Royal HaskoningDHV Indonesia president director Berte Simons said: "In line with our mission to enhance society together, the impact of these plants will bring wider benefits to the local societies."
The mini hydro power plants include 6MW at Kerekan and Pandensari, 2.4MW in Watupayang and 1.2MW in Tempuran.
