Design and Optimization of Hybrid Power Plants (Solar PV and Diesel Generators) for Remote Areas in the UID Kalselteng Region: A Case Study of Kerasian Island
Keywords:
hybrid energy system, off-grid areas, levelized cost of energy (lcoe), co₂ emissions, renewable energy, homer proAbstract
This study investigates the operational performance and economic feasibility of a hybrid renewable energy system implemented on Kerasian Island, located in Kotabaru Regency, a remote off-grid area. The system integrates photovoltaic (PV) panels, a battery energy storage system (BESS), and a diesel generator (DG). Using HOMER Pro software, six different scenarios were analyzed to optimize the PV panel size and battery storage capacity, with the objective of minimizing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) while ensuring
the system meets the required energy demand. The results demonstrate that the hybrid system, with PV panels accounting for 90,6% of the daily energy consumption, yields the lowest LCOE of Rp 3.522,21 per kWh. Compared to a diesel-only system, the hybrid configuration significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, thereby decreasing dependency on fossil fuels. While the initial investment in
battery storage is relatively high, the hybrid system proves to be cost-effective in the long term, providing reductions in operational costs and diesel consumption. The PV-BESS-DG system represents a sustainable and economically viable energy solution for off-grid regions, with the potential for considerable reductions in CO₂ emissions.
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