Solar energy is one of the new renewable energy that can be utilized as a source of electricity generation using solar panel technology. Indonesia has a large solar radiation potential of 4.8 kWh/m2 /day, so it is possible to develop the use of solar as an alternative energy to reduce the use of fossil energy which is limited and has many negative impacts that can damage the earth. This researc…
Indonesia, as a tropical country with high lightning intensity, requires an effective external lightning protection system for large-scale solar power plants to ensure operational continuity. This research designs an external lightning protection system for a 63-hectare solar power plant in Tanjung Pasir using IEC 62305 standard with Rolling Sphere Method approach at protection level III (45-me…
The Hybrid Solar and Vertical Wind Power Plant is an innovative solution for utilizing renewable energy in Indonesia. With abundant solar energy potential and varying wind speeds, this hybrid system can provide a stable and efficient electricity supply, particularly in areas not yet connected to the PLN power grid. This final-year research project was conducted on the rooftop of the postgraduat…
Electricity has become a primary necessity in all aspects of life, including energy from renewable sources. Indonesia is committed to increasing the contribution of renewable energy to 23% in the national energy mix by 2025. One of the strategic steps is the development of large-scale solar power plants (PLTS) such as the Cirata PLTS (145 MW) in West Java. However, the installed capacity of PLT…
Solar Power plant is a solution to reduce the negative impact of global warming and promote energy sustainability in Indonesia. A hybrid combination of solar panel and Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) is deployed to maximize the output. But the power of this hybrid system still needs to be increased. Adding a heatsink can reduce the temperature of the cold side of the TEG, which increases the tem…
Energy audits are the process of evaluating energy utilization and identifying energy saving opportunities as well as recommendations for increasing the efficiency in users of energy sources and energy users in the context of energy conservation. Object in this research is Religious Courts Building Class 1A Palembang. The result of the research showed value of total OTTV of the building is 29.6…
This study aims to analyze the voltage value with the use of a flat mirror reflector equipped with a fan cooling system on the utilization of monocrystalline solar cells in generating electrical energy for a 12 Volt direct current (DC) water pump with a power of 180 Watt. Monocrystalline solar cells were chosen because of their high efficiency in the conversion of solar energy into electricity.…
Solar energy is a source of energy whose availability is unlimited and environmentally friendly. Excessive radiation and high environmental temperatures can cause serious problems such as overheating of solar panels. High temperature on the panel can reduce the output voltage, efficiency, and shorten the life of the solar module. Thus, it is necessary to have a solar panel cooling system so tha…
The issue of increasing electricity consumption and supply needs in Indonesia is becoming more complex, particularly because this archipelagic country has many small islands far from the larger ones. This creates challenges in the distribution and provision of electricity. To address this problem, this study proposes an environmentally friendly horizontal axis wind turbine suitable for small is…
As technology develops, energy needs will increase, therefore there is a need for innovation in energy use, namely by utilizing alternative energy, namely solar energy. In solar power plants, the most important component in converting solar energy into electrical energy is the solar panel. Solar panels are able to produce electrical power based on solar radiation, solar panel temperature, and w…
Electrical energy has become the primary need of the community for daily activities. Renewable energy sources in place from fossil must be created to meet the people’s daily needs. One of them is by utilizing a transducer called piezoelectric as a source of electrical energy. Piezoelectric can convert mechanical force into electrical energy. Based on the function of piezoelectricity, the auth…
Manajemen energi adalah program terpadu yang direncanakan dan dilaksanakan secara sistematis untuk memanfaatkan sumber daya energi secara efektif dan efisien. Tujuan diadakannya manajemen energi adalah untuk penghematan energi dan penghematan biaya akibat kenaikan harga energi, kelangkaan sumber daya energi serta kesadaran akan dampak buruk dari eksploitasi berlebihan terhadap energi bagi lingk…
Kebutuhan energi meningkat karena perkembangan teknologi. Energi listrik dari pembangkit listrik menjadi kebutuhan utama di Indonesia, tetapi masih banyak menggunakan bahan bakar fosil. Data Kementerian Energi menunjukkan sektor perusahaan (51,85%), transportasi (30,77%), rumah tangga (13,18%), dan sektor komersil (4,28%) sebagai pengguna energi terbesar. Penggunaan energi terbarukan, seperti e…
Energi matahari merupakan salah satu energi terbarukan yang memiliki potensi yang besar, ramah lingkungan, dan berkelanjutan. Radiasi yang dipancarkan matahari dapat dikonversikan menjadi energi listrik bertegangan DC (Direct Current) melalui panel surya (photovoltaic). Panel surya memiliki keterbasan dimana peningkatan temperatur permukaan panel surya yang diterima akan berdampak terhadap penu…
Salah satu cara melakukan pola hidup hemat energi adalah dengan melakukan konservasi energi yang salah satu jenisnya adalah audit energi. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan audit energi yaitu proses yang mengevaluasi penggunaan energi dan mengidentifikasi peluang penghematan energi dan rekomendasi untuk meningkatan efisiensi penggunaan energi dan penggunaan sumber energi yang berkaitan dengan penghe…
Solar energy has a very abundant amount and is friendly to the environment. Therefore, all living things use the sun as a source of life. However, conventional energy that is still widely used as an energy source to produce electrical energy is such as coal, gas, and petroleum. Because the supply of conventional energy that will not be able to be used continuously for a long period of time, an …
The global increase in temperature and climate change are highly significant issues today and represent one of the main challenges facing the world. The concept of a green campus is a suitable initiative to address these challenges. By creating an environmentally friendly campus, universities are taking concrete actions to address existing environmental issues. Research on the green campus at t…
Photovoltaic is a tool for converting solar energy into electrical energy that is pollution-free and environmentally friendly, so it is very necessary to carry out further research in developing renewable technologies. Seeing this, it is necessary to innovate renewable energy that is effective and efficient so that it can be converted into electrical energy in the long term so that it can conti…
Sandwich panels are a groundbreaking material structure, prized for their lightweight and strength. The core of these panels is a crucial factor influencing their strength, and in this study, a cylindrical hollow core was used. The main aim is to find the most effective core shape and material for reducing forces, employing simulations to save time and costs. Three tests were conducted: compres…
Karya tulis ini menyajikan analisis energi dan eksergi untuk menginvestigasi peluang peningkatan kinerja Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Panas Bumi Lumut Balai Sumatera Selatan yang saat ini merupakan sistem single flash kemudian dimodifikasi menjadi sistem double flash. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh besarnya peningkatan daya keluaran dan efisiensi pembangkit dengan adanya …
The event of power loss in the distribution network is an event that cannot be avoided, but the amount of power loss that occurs can still be overcome or reduced to a minimum. This study aims to determine the amount of energy loss and the amount of loss that is obtained by the canary feeders at the Seduduk Putih substation. The data collection method used in this study used field observation me…
Renewable energy sources are environmentally friendly alternative energy sources to replace fossil energy. One of the new renewable energy sources is a solar power plant that converts solar energy into electrical energy with solar panels. One way to increase the output power is by adding a flat mirror reflector and a fresnel lens concentrator. In this study, two prototypes of 10 WP polycrystall…
Electricity is one of the energy needed at this time. The longer and more developed the era of electrical energy is the energy that is often used for human life. One of the uses of electrical energy can be seen in a factory or industry. Industry requires large amounts of electrical energy. Where is PT. Laju Perdana Indah is a large industrial factory that uses a large amount of electricity for …
Several climatological factors can affect the efficiency produced by solar panels, one of which is the influence of air humidity in the environment. Air humidity is the concentration or content of water vapor in the air. Air humidity in the atmosphere affects the efficiency of sunlight that can be absorbed by solar panels. In this study, a system was designed using 50 Wp monocrystalline solar p…
Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can be converted into electrical energy through the photovoltaic principle that occurs in solar panels. A Solar cell is a tool that functions to convert sunlight energy into electrical energy. Photovoltaic is a technology that functions as a direct converter of solar radiation into electrical energy. The study used 3 units of polycrystalline-type s…
The use of fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal is increasingly reduced role both in the world and in Indonesia, this is due to fossil fuel is a source of energy that can not be renewed so that the use continues to decline with a large scale reduce the fossil fuel reserves. Biomass gasification was chosen as one of the ways to utilize biomass waste into energy. Biomass gasification is a proc…
The need for electrical energy in Indonesia increases in the future. Currently, Indonesia relies on fossil-based energy resources, such as crude oil and coal. These energy resources decrease from time to time. Thus, new and renewable energy resources are important to support the energy transition toward cleaner and sustainable energy. Biomass gasification refers to a method of creating sustaina…
Thermogravimetry analyzer is a tool for performing thermal analysis where the mass of the test material will be inversely proportional or directly proportional to the increasing temperature rate and time function (the temperature increases constantly). The results of the TGA test will be displayed in the form of a comparison graph between mass increase and time, a comparison graph between tempe…