Analysis of Micro Hydro Potential as A New Renewable Energy Source
(Case Study: Bangkong Waterfall, Kuningan Regency, Indonesia)
Main Article Content
Electricity demand in Indonesia is currently increasing along with population growth, economic growth, and development. This increase can lead to an energy crisis if it is not accompanied by the provision of additional power plants. This study aims to analyze the micro-hydro potential located at Bangkong Waterfall, Kuningan Regency. The research uses a quantitative approach that begins with field surveys and data collection from relevant agencies. Next, the dependable discharge analysis uses the Thiessen polygon method based on rainfall data and watershed area, as well as flow discharge analysis using the rational method. The results of calculations using the Thiessen polygon method and the rational method yield Q80 with a minimum discharge of 0.009 m³/d and a maximum discharge of 1.160 m³/d. For direct discharge analysis, the Float method is used to calibrate the calculation results with field conditions. The direct discharge analysis using the Float method yields 0.32 m³/d. Based on the efficiency considerations of the micro-hydro power plant (MHPP) components such as a head of 20 meters, turbine type efficiency, water density, gravity factor, and flow discharge in the pipe of 0.109 m³/d, the potential power that can be generated at the Bangkong Waterfall micro-hydro power plant is 16,097.23 Watts or 16.097 Kilowatts.
Anaza, S. O., Abdulazeez, M. S., Yisah, Y. A., Yusuf, Y. O., Salawu, B. U., & Momoh, S. U. (2017). Micro hydro-electric energy generation-An overview. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), 6(2), 5–12.
Arianti, Iin, & AW, Hasyim. (2021). Rainfall estimation by using Thiessen polygons, inverse distance weighted, spline, and kriging methods: a case study in Pontianak, west Kalimantan.
Bear, George G., Slaughter, Jessica C., Mantz, Lindsey S., & Farley-Ripple, Elizabeth. (2017). Rewards, praise, and punitive consequences: Relations with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Teaching and Teacher Education, 65, 10–20.
Chen, Jian, Lu, Wei, Hu, Zhuohuan, Lei, Yuan, & Yang, Mo. (2018). Numerical studies on the performance of a drag-type vertical axis water turbine for water pipeline. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 10(4).
Ginting, Jonas Eratika. (2014). Prediksi potensi debit berdasarkan data hujan maksimum bulanan dengan metode jaringan syaraf tiruan backpropagation di das alang.
Hameer, Sameer, & van Niekerk, Johannes L. (2015). A review of large?scale electrical energy storage. International Journal of Energy Research, 39(9), 1179–1195.
Hanggara, Ikrar, & Irvani, Harvi. (2017). Potensi PLTMH (Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikro Hidro) di kecamatan ngantang kabupaten malang jawa timur. Reka Buana: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik Sipil Dan Teknik Kimia, 2(2), 149–155.
Kurniawati, Anisa, & Sobry, M. (2024). To Implement Reward and Punishment Methods for Cultivating Independent Character in Primary School Students: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 50(4), 227–236.
Lau, Hon Chung. (2023). Decarbonization of ASEAN’s power sector: A holistic approach. Energy Reports, 9, 676–702.
Marhendi, Teguh. (2019). Studi Potensi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikro Hidro Di Sungai Brukah (Kali Bening, Banjarnegara). Techno (Jurnal Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto), 20(1), 10–16.
Nasir, Bilal Abdullah. (2014). Design considerations of micro-hydro-electric power plant. Energy Procedia, 50, 19–29.
Negara, Ariesta Adhitama Satya, Nugroho, Dedi, & Suprajitno, Agus. (n.d.). Analisa Potensi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikro Hidro (Pltmh) Di Air Terjun Kalipancur Kabupaten Semarang. Prosiding Konstelasi Ilmiah Mahasiswa Unissula (KIMU) Klaster Engineering.
Nurhidayah, C., Saputra, Alex, Hafid, Abdul, & Faharuddin, Andi. (2022). Analisis Potensi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro Di Air Terjun Gollae Kabupaten Pangkep. VERTEX ELEKTRO, 14(2), 52–59.
Ointu, Susanto, Surusa, Frengki Eka Putra, & Zainuddin, Muammar. (2020). Studi Perencanaan Pembangunan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Mikrohidro (PLTMH) Berdasarkan Potensi Air yang Ada di Desa Pinogu. Jambura Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2(2), 30–38.
Soleyadi, Muhammad Rois. (2024). Concept Of Reward And Punishment And Its Implementation In Education In The Modern Era: Perspectives From The Quran And Hadith. AL-WIJDÃN Journal of Islamic Education Studies, 9(2), 251–265.
