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Performance and Techno-economic Analysis of a 1.82 kWp Rooftop PV System in the Tropical Climate of Indonesia: A Simulation vs Reality Approach Rifaldi Wahyu Santoso; Dionova, Brainvendra Widi; Hamzah Eteruddin; Kalvin Saputra; Oo Abdul Rosyid; Fariz Maulana Rizanulhaq; Muhammad Irsyad Abdullah
JURNAL NASIONAL TEKNIK ELEKTRO Vol 15, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Jurusan Teknik Elektro Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jnte.v15n1.1427.2026

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The utilization of renewable energy through rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems serves as a strategic solution for mitigating climate change; however, their performance in tropical climates often exhibits a deviation between theoretical predictions and field reality. This study aims to evaluate the technical performance and economic viability of an on-grid 1.82 kWp rooftop PV system in Indonesia. The research employs a comparative quantitative approach by validating PVsyst simulation results against actual measurement data recorded from April to July 2024. The findings indicate a simulation overestimation, where actual energy production was 30.3% to 40.5% lower than PVsyst projections. A significant discrepancy was also observed in the Performance Ratio (PR), with the actual PR reaching only 55-59%, substantially lower than the simulated 81-82%. Despite these technical inconsistencies, the economic analysis confirms the project's financial feasibility. Under a 5.25% interest rate scenario, the study yielded a Net Present Value (NPV) of IDR 15.88 million, a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.50, a Payback Period of 9.8 years, and a Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of IDR 974.88/kWh, more competitive than the national utility (PLN) tariffs. In conclusion, although tropical environmental factors such as high temperatures and dust accumulation reduce technical efficiency, rooftop PV investment in Indonesia maintains strong profitability and remains viable for implementation.
Experimental investigation of palm oil methyl ester nanofluid as a liquid insulating material Yusri Jumat; Yanuar Z. Arief; Hendri Masdi; Valentine M. A. A. Jabu; Sharifah M. W. Masra; Nurul I. Hashim; S. K. Sahari; N. Junaidi; S. Rufus; Hamzah Eteruddin; Sinka Wilyanti
Teknomekanik Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026): Regular Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/teknomekanik.v9i3.52872

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This study evaluates Palm Oil Methyl Ester (POME) as a potential base fluid for transformer insulation, enhanced with Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles. The research aims to assess the dielectric strength and physicochemical properties of TiO₂-POME nanofluids at two concentrations (0.05 g/L and 0.10 g/L) and compare them with pure POME. The breakdown voltage (BDV) test was conducted before and after thermal ageing to determine how the nanofluid's dielectric strength changes over time. Results showed that both nanofluid samples had higher BDV values than pure POME, with the 0.05 g/L sample increasing from 19.27 kV to 25.85 kV and the 0.10 g/L sample showing the most significant improvement, with a BDV of 33.17 kV. Ageing caused a slight decrease in BDV, but the values remained higher than those of the base fluid (15.40 kV for aged pure POME), with the 0.05 g/L and 0.10 g/L samples maintaining averages of 20.68 kV and 24.44 kV, respectively, suggesting improved insulation performance. The kinematic viscosity of pure POME was 8.85 cSt, while the 0.05 g/L and 0.10 g/L TiO₂ nanofluids showed values of 9.09 cSt and 9.52 cSt, respectively, with all the samples falling within the acceptable range of 3-12 cSt specified by IEC 60296 for transformer insulating oils. The addition of TiO₂ slightly increased viscosity, more noticeably at 0.10 g/L. FTIR analysis indicated that the chemical structure of the fluid remained stable after ageing and nanoparticle addition.
Analisis Pengereman Dinamik Motor Brushless Direct Current Pada Mobil Listrik Josua Perjuangan Siregar; David Setiawan; Hamzah Eteruddin
Electrical Today Vol 1 No 02 (2025): Electrical Today: December 2025
Publisher : Asosiasi Material Terapan dan Teknologi (AMTT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65794/J.Electo.1.02.71-78

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Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh variasi nilai tahanan pada sistem pengereman dinamis terhadap kinerja penghentian dan suhu motor Brushless DC (BLDC) pada mobil listrik. Tiga nilai tahanan eksternal (11 Ω, 15 Ω, dan 18 Ω) diuji pada empat tingkat pembukaan pedal akselerator (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) menggunakan beban 65 kg di lintasan datar. Parameter yang diukur meliputi waktu henti, jarak henti, dan suhu motor; setiap kondisi diuji ulang lima kali dan dianalisis menggunakan nilai rata-rata. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa penurunan nilai tahanan meningkatkan arus dan torsi pengereman, sehingga waktu dan jarak henti berkurang, disertai penurunan suhu motor. Pada pedal 100%, tahanan 11 Ω menghasilkan waktu henti terpendek (5,75 s), jarak henti terpendek (20,31 m), dan suhu terendah (41,7 °C) dibanding nilai tahanan lainnya. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa pemilihan nilai tahanan rendah dengan kapasitas daya yang memadai dapat meningkatkan efektivitas pengereman dinamis sekaligus mengurangi beban termal pada motor BLDC.