IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/gam/jsusta/v16y2024i3p1345-d1333895.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Floating PV Systems as an Alternative Power Source: Case Study on Three Representative Islands of Indonesia

Author

Listed:
  • Ignacio Esparza

    (School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Ángela Olábarri Candela

    (School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Luofeng Huang

    (School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK)

  • Yifeng Yang

    (School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, UK)

  • Chayun Budiono

    (Gerbang Multindo Nusantara PT, 16 Jalan Sapta Taruna Raya, Jakarta 12310, Indonesia)

  • Soegeng Riyadi

    (PT Orela Shipyard, Jl Raya Ngemboh RT2RW1, Kabupaten Gresik 61154, Indonesia)

  • Wolter Hetharia

    (Department of Naval Architecture, University of Pattimura, Ambon 97223, Indonesia)

  • Ridho Hantoro

    (Department of Engineering Physics, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia)

  • Dony Setyawan

    (Department of Naval Architecture, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia)

  • I. K. A. P. Utama

    (Department of Naval Architecture, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia)

  • Tim Wood

    (Unit 2 Black Robins Farm, Achelous Energy Ltd., Edenbridge TN8 6QP, UK)

  • Zhenhua Luo

    (School of Water, Energy and Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK)

Abstract

Floating solar renewable energy is of enormous potential in Indonesia. This paper presents a comprehensive study of the design of Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for three islands in Indonesia. These islands represent three typical scenarios in Indonesia (a) using a national grid powered by fossil fuel generators, (b) using a local grid powered by diesel generators, and (c) no grid at all. In-person surveys were conducted at these islands to collect data, and then FPV and BESS were designed to meet the demands of each island. Subsequently, the systems’ energy simulations were conducted using the System Advisor Model, demonstrating daily energy demand and supply in hour variation. Based on the results, a series of sustainability analyses were created from the aspects of economics, society, and the environment. The economic analysis demonstrated cost savings by using FPV to replace contemporary energy methods. The social analysis provides valuable insights into the local community, forming a demographic profile and obtaining perceptions and opinions regarding the new energy approach. The environmental analysis quantifies the potential CO 2 emissions. Overall, the work provides valuable insights into the roadmap for implementing floating solar technologies in Indonesia which can also inform global ocean-based solar energy developments.

Suggested Citation

  • Ignacio Esparza & Ángela Olábarri Candela & Luofeng Huang & Yifeng Yang & Chayun Budiono & Soegeng Riyadi & Wolter Hetharia & Ridho Hantoro & Dony Setyawan & I. K. A. P. Utama & Tim Wood & Zhenhua Luo, 2024. "Floating PV Systems as an Alternative Power Source: Case Study on Three Representative Islands of Indonesia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-26, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:1345-:d:1333895
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/3/1345/pdf
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/3/1345/
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Keiner, Dominik & Salcedo-Puerto, Orlando & Immonen, Ekaterina & van Sark, Wilfried G.J.H.M. & Nizam, Yoosuf & Shadiya, Fathmath & Duval, Justine & Delahaye, Timur & Gulagi, Ashish & Breyer, Christian, 2022. "Powering an island energy system by offshore floating technologies towards 100% renewables: A case for the Maldives," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 308(C).
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Østergaard, P.A. & Lund, H. & Thellufsen, J.Z. & Sorknæs, P. & Mathiesen, B.V., 2022. "Review and validation of EnergyPLAN," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 168(C).
    2. Tatiana Potapenko & Jessica S. Döhler & Francisco Francisco & George Lavidas & Irina Temiz, 2023. "Renewable Energy Potential for Micro-Grid at Hvide Sande," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-17, January.
    3. Ika Kurniawati & Beatriz Beaumont & Ramon Varghese & Danka Kostadinović & Ivan Sokol & Hassan Hemida & Panagiotis Alevras & Charalampos Baniotopoulos, 2023. "Conceptual Design of a Floating Modular Energy Island for Energy Independency: A Case Study in Crete," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-21, August.
    4. Soomauroo, Zakia & Blechinger, Philipp & Creutzig, Felix, 2023. "Electrifying public transit benefits public finances in small island developing states," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 138(C), pages 45-59.
    5. Miguel Vicente & Alessandra Imperadore & Francisco X. Correia da Fonseca & Mário Vieira & José Cândido, 2023. "Enhancing Islanded Power Systems: Microgrid Modeling and Evaluating System Benefits of Ocean Renewable Energy Integration," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-16, November.
    6. Galimova, Tansu & Satymov, Rasul & Keiner, Dominik & Breyer, Christian, 2024. "Sustainable energy transition of Greenland and its prospects as a potential Arctic e-fuel and e-chemical export hub for Europe and East Asia," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 286(C).
    7. Shammya Afroze & Amal Najeebah Shalihah Binti Sofri & Md Sumon Reza & Zhanar Baktybaevna Iskakova & Asset Kabyshev & Kairat A. Kuterbekov & Kenzhebatyr Z. Bekmyrza & Lidiya Taimuratova & Mohammad Raki, 2023. "Solar-Powered Water Electrolysis Using Hybrid Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) for Green Hydrogen—A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-22, November.
    8. Jia, Ruru & Gao, Jinwu & Gao, Feng, 2022. "Robust ocean zoning for conservation, fishery and marine renewable energy with co-location strategy," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 328(C).
    9. Aghahosseini, Arman & Solomon, A.A. & Breyer, Christian & Pregger, Thomas & Simon, Sonja & Strachan, Peter & Jäger-Waldau, Arnulf, 2023. "Energy system transition pathways to meet the global electricity demand for ambitious climate targets and cost competitiveness," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 331(C).
    10. Keiner, Dominik & Thoma, Christian & Bogdanov, Dmitrii & Breyer, Christian, 2023. "Seasonal hydrogen storage for residential on- and off-grid solar photovoltaics prosumer applications: Revolutionary solution or niche market for the energy transition until 2050?," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 340(C).
    11. Caldera, Upeksha & Gulagi, Ashish & Jayasinghe, Nilan & Breyer, Christian, 2023. "Looking island wide to overcome Sri Lankaʼs energy crisis while gaining independence from fossil fuel imports," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 218(C).
    12. Vidović, V. & Krajačić, G. & Matak, N. & Stunjek, G. & Mimica, M., 2023. "Review of the potentials for implementation of floating solar panels on lakes and water reservoirs," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 178(C).

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:3:p:1345-:d:1333895. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: MDPI Indexing Manager (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://www.mdpi.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.