Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) Complex
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Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) Complex is a complex of operating hydroelectric power plants in Philippines.
The complex consists of the following projects:
- Botocan hydroelectric plant
- Caliraya hydroelectric plant
- Kalayaan 1 hydroelectric plant
- Kalayaan 2 hydroelectric plant
Complex Details
Table 1: Project-level details for Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) Complex
| Project name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botocan hydroelectric plant | operating[1] | 1930[1] | 21.0 MW[1] | Conventional storage[2] | CBK Power[1] |
| Caliraya hydroelectric plant | operating[3] | 1942[4] | 37.0 MW[3][5] | Conventional storage[6] | – |
| Kalayaan 1 hydroelectric plant | operating[7] | 1983[8] | 366.0 MW[9] | Pumped storage[7] | CBK Power [100%][7] |
| Kalayaan 2 hydroelectric plant | operating[7] | 1983[8] | 370.0 MW[9] | Pumped storage[7] | CBK Power [100%][7] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) Complex
| Project name | Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botocan hydroelectric plant | Majayjay, Laguna, Philippines[10] | Botocan River[2] | 14.1557, 121.5025 (exact)[10] |
| Caliraya hydroelectric plant | Lumban, Laguna, Philippines[3] | Caliraya reservoir[11] | 14.2992, 121.4705 (exact)[3] |
| Kalayaan 1 hydroelectric plant | Laguna, Philippines[12] | – | 14.3171, 121.4737 (exact)[12] |
| Kalayaan 2 hydroelectric plant | Laguna, Philippines[12] | – | 14.3171, 121.4737 (exact)[12] |
The map below shows the exact locations of the projects in the complex:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 http://www.cbkpower.com/project/botocan-hydroelectric-power-plant-bhepp/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 (PDF) http://www.cbkpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/BHEPP-Brochure.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20230221170108/https://www.wri.org/research/global-database-power-plants. Archived from the original on 2023-02-21.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/12/revitalized-pumped-storage-hydropower-plant-is-a-renewable-energy-game-changer-in-the-philippines/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.dof.gov.ph/recto-leads-successful-privatization-of-caliraya-botocan-kalayaan-power-plants-to-boost-energy-supply-and-prevent-power-disruptions-in-luzon/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ (PDF) http://www.cbkpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CHEPP-Brochure.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 https://web.archive.org/web/20210920161637/http://www.cbkpower.com/project/kalayaan-pumped-storage-power-plant-kpspp/. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20220127062954/http://www.cbkpower.com/project/kalayaan-pumped-storage-power-plant-kpspp/page/2/. Archived from the original on 2022-01-27.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20220127053042/http://www.cbkpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KPSPP-Brochure.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-01-27.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://scitechmag.com/2025/04/history-hydroelectricity-in-the-philippines/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ http://www.cbkpower.com/project/caliraya-hydroelectric-power-plant-chepp/page/2/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 https://goo.gl/maps/vhjm49AVB49Xo82J8.
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