Jurnal Teknik Elektro
Vol. 16 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Teknik Elektro

Techno-Economic of Rooftop Solar Power Plants for Residential Customer in Indonesia

Dianing Novita Nurmala Putri (Universitas Trisakti)
Fariz Maulana Rizanulhaq (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional)
Tyas Kartika Sari (Universitas Trisakti)
Maula Sukma Widjaja (Universitas Trisakti)
Chairul Gagarin Irianto (Universitas Trisakti)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study evaluates the financial viability of grid-connected rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems across seven Indonesian residential types (2.75-19.8 kWp) under current market conditions. Using a discounted cash flow model with 8% discount rate and a 20-year project lifetime, key metrics including Net Present Value (NPV), Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE), and payback period have been analysed. Results demonstrate that system economics improve significantly with scale: while small systems (2.75 kWp) yield negative NPV (-Rp 9.71 million) and 12.4-year payback, larger installations (>7.7 kWp) achieve positive NPV (up to Rp 89.95 million for 19.8 kWp systems) and sub-10-year payback periods. The LCOE ranges from Rp 1,082-1,205/kWh, representing 11-36% cost savings compared to PLN's tiered tariffs (Rp 1,352-1,699.53/kWh). Monthly savings scale proportionally with system size, from Rp 323,378 (2.75 kWp) to Rp 2.84 million (19.8 kWp). A critical 7.7 kWp capacity threshold emerges for self-sustaining viability without subsidies, with 3500+ VA customers benefiting most due to higher avoided tariffs. These findings provide policymakers with evidence to design tiered incentive programs targeting underperforming market segments (<6 kWp systems), while confirming the commercial readiness of larger residential-commercial hybrid systems in Indonesia's solar transition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jte

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Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Jurnal Teknik Elektro merupakan jurnal yang berisikan tentang artikel dalam bidang Teknik Elektro (Ketenagaan, Elektronika dan Kendali, Pengolahan Isyarat serta Komputer dan ...