Background
Indonesia, with over 17,000 islands, has many remote areas that lack optimal electricity access. Power supply in these regions is still heavily dependent on diesel generators, which are costly and environmentally unfriendly. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants combined with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) offer a more sustainable alternative for rural electrification.
However, the main challenges in implementing this system include energy supply reliability, high initial investment costs, maintenance, and supporting policies and regulations. Therefore, in-depth research is required to develop optimal strategies for integrating Solar PV and BESS in rural areas of Indonesia.
Research Focus
- Analysis of Energy Needs and Solar PV-BESS Potential in Rural Areas
- Optimization of Solar PV-BESS Integration to Improve Electricity Reliability
- Techno-Economic Study of Solar PV-BESS vs. Conventional Energy Sources
Expected Outcomes
- A roadmap and strategy for Solar PV-BESS-based rural electrification in Indonesia.
- An optimized Solar PV-BESS system model for rural areas under different energy consumption scenarios.
- Economic feasibility and technical viability analysis of various Solar PV-BESS implementation models.
