Technical Challenges of the Energy Transition PLTU Palabuhan Ratu Pgu to a Clean Energy Source

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10.2991/978-94-6463-406-8_5How to use a DOI?

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—Co-firing; Biomass; Clean energy; PLTU Palabuhan Ratu; SWOT

Abstract

The energy transition from the Palabuhan Ratu Steam Power Plant (PLTU) which uses coal as fuel to clean energy sources is an important step in facing the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability. This research aims to analyze the technical and economic challenges that arise in this transition process, focusing on PLTU Palabuhan Ratu as a study case.

The technical challenges faced in this energy transition involve aspects of alternative technology. This study evaluates various alternative technologies that are suitable for replacing or reducing emissions from coal-fired power plants and analyzes the potential for integrating clean energy sources into the existing electricity network.

Using the SWOT method (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats), this research provides in-depth insight into the technical challenges in the energy transition from PLTU Palabahan Ratu to clean energy sources. The results of this research have important implications for the planning and implementation of an effective and sustainable energy transition, and contribute to broader discussions about the future of clean energy in Indonesia. One renewable energy source that has great potential in Indonesia is biomass, with an estimated potential of 32,654 MW.

This article reviews the implementation of biomass and electricity generation in Indonesia to gain insight into developments in the use of biomass in electricity generation in this country. Currently, electricity generation technology from biomass that has been implemented in Indonesia includes direct combustion as fuel for coal-fired power plants or co-firing, conversion into waste-based fuel, gasification, sanitary landfills, and incinerators. From 2011 to 2019, the installed capacity of biomass power plants reached 1857.5 MW or 33.78% of the target of 5500 MW in 2025.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Muhammad Syahrul Fauzie
AU  - Akhmad Afifudin
AU  - Fandi Sugih Sugriwa
AU  - Marina Artiyasa
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/05/13
TI  - Technical Challenges of the Energy Transition PLTU Palabuhan Ratu Pgu to a Clean Energy Source
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Consumer Technology and Engineering Innovation (ICONTENTION 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 18
EP  - 22
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-406-8_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-406-8_5
ID  - Fauzie2024
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