Project Overview
In response to Indonesia's ambitious economic growth target of 5.7 to 6 percent per year, which necessitates an electric energy growth of 7.5 to 8 percent[1], a project has been conceived to develop an efficient, smart, futuristic, and eco-friendly power plant. This hybrid system design combines vertical axis wind turbines with thin-film photovoltaic technology, resembling a tree, to create a clean and efficient power source in line with the SDGs 2030 goals.
Timeline
January - June 2017
Project For
Community Service Work Program, Electrical Student Association, Hasanuddin University.
Project Team
• Rajab Muzakkar (Team Leader)
• Muhammad Faisal (Researcher)
• Zulfiqar Islahqamat (Design Engineer)
• Muh. Takbir Machmud (Instrumentation Engineer)
• Jamaluddin (Programmer)
• Syarif Hidayatullah (Programmer)
• Muhammad Faisal (Researcher)
• Zulfiqar Islahqamat (Design Engineer)
• Muh. Takbir Machmud (Instrumentation Engineer)
• Jamaluddin (Programmer)
• Syarif Hidayatullah (Programmer)
Featured In
• 30th National Student Science Week, Ministry of Education and Culture Indonesia 2017.
• National Electrical Summit, University of Indonesia 2018.
Problems
In Indonesia, a significant portion of the population, particularly in disadvantaged areas with lower education levels, weak economies, and remote locations, faces challenges in accessing electrical energy. According to Asian Trends Monitoring (2010), the government's efforts to provide electricity are hindered by insufficient infrastructure[2]. Compounding the issue, there is a heavy reliance on coal for energy production, and recent reports from the State Electricity Company (PLN, 2009) indicate a concerning shortage of coal supplies, which threatens the stability of the nation's energy grid and underscores the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions[3].
Objective
To construct a futuristic power plant that is efficient and environmentally friendly, aligning with the milestones of the SDGs 2030.
Goals
• To produce a futuristic power plant design that utilizes an engineered vertical axis wind turbine generator complemented by photovoltaic thin film technology.
• To evaluate the reliability and performance of this engineered power plant in generating clean, efficient, and environmentally friendly electrical energy, establishing a blueprint for future power plant development.
• To evaluate the reliability and performance of this engineered power plant in generating clean, efficient, and environmentally friendly electrical energy, establishing a blueprint for future power plant development.
Prototype Testing
Thin Film Photovoltaic (TFPV)
Voltage Range 1.6 – 6 Volt.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)
Voltage Range 0.8 – 3.2 Volt.
Results & Findings
• Upon combining five sets of Thin Film Photovoltaic (TFPV) and Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) units for the E-TER D409 prototype, focusing on the evaluating the cumulative voltage output, given their operational ranges of 1.6 to 6 volts for TFPV and 0.8 to 3.2 volts for VAWT at 1200 RPM respectively.
• The parallel connection of five TFPV and VAWT units maintained a voltage output within the range of the VAWT units, which is 0.8 to 3.2 volts. This outcome aligns with electrical principles where parallel connections do not increase the voltage beyond the highest voltage output of a single unit in the setup.
• The parallel connection of five TFPV and VAWT units maintained a voltage output within the range of the VAWT units, which is 0.8 to 3.2 volts. This outcome aligns with electrical principles where parallel connections do not increase the voltage beyond the highest voltage output of a single unit in the setup.
References
[1]: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia. (2015). Energy Outlook and Energy Statistics. [2]: Asian Trends Monitoring. (2010). Barrier Analysis for the Supply of Electricity in Indonesia.
[3]: State Electricity Company (PLN). (2009). Annual Report: Energy Supply and Demand Outlook.
