INSPIRASI INDONESIA TVRI JAWA BARAT - PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK 2 MUSIM

Summary

The video follows Ujang Solihin, an innovator from Ciamis, Indonesia, who tackles the country's ongoing electricity challenges. Despite abundant natural resources, such as water, solar, and geothermal energy, electricity rates are rising, and power outages are frequent. Ujang creates a unique solution with a micro-hydro power plant using groundwater instead of flowing rivers, alongside solar power systems. His creations provide affordable, sustainable energy for local communities. Ujang also innovates waste-to-energy systems, turning coconut husks into bioenergy, aiming to make electricity more accessible while encouraging environmental responsibility.

Takeaways

• 😀 The main electricity issues in Indonesia include high, continuously rising tariffs and frequent power outages.
• 😀 Indonesia is rich in energy resources like water, wind, sunlight, geothermal, and natural gas, yet faces significant energy challenges.
• 😀 Electricity tariffs in Indonesia have risen significantly over time, with a noticeable increase from around IDR 20,000-25,000 to IDR 70,000 in 2019.
• 😀 Power outages are common, especially in the evening, disrupting daily activities such as children's studies.
• 😀 Ujang Solihin, an energy activist from Ciamis, West Java, designed a micro-hydro power system using groundwater, a unique approach compared to traditional river-based systems.
• 😀 Ujang’s micro-hydro system is aimed at providing affordable, self-sustained electricity that is independent of the national grid (PLN) and more reliable.
• 😀 Ujang used a 70-meter deep well to supply water to his micro-hydro system, which was made possible with village funding.
• 😀 After several attempts, Ujang successfully modified a turbine to generate enough power to drive a 1,000-watt dynamo, producing sufficient electricity for his household.
• 😀 The micro-hydro system generates DC electricity, which is then converted into AC using an inverter, providing a sustainable energy solution for Ujang’s village.
• 😀 Ujang also incorporated solar power into his energy solutions, using solar panels to create a backup energy system that complements the micro-hydro power during dry seasons.
• 😀 In addition to his micro-hydro and solar power systems, Ujang developed a waste-to-energy machine that processes coconut husks into useful byproducts like smoke water for agricultural and building preservation purposes.
• 😀 Ujang’s energy innovations, including his waste processing system and renewable energy solutions, have the potential to be replicated across Indonesia, offering sustainable energy alternatives for rural communities.

Q & A

What are the two main issues with electricity in Indonesia mentioned in the script?

The two main issues with electricity in Indonesia are the constantly increasing electricity tariffs and frequent power outages due to an account deficit.

What renewable energy sources does Indonesia have, as mentioned in the transcript?

Indonesia has abundant renewable energy sources, including water, wind, sunlight, geothermal, and natural gas.

How has the cost of electricity changed over time in Indonesia, based on the script?

The cost of electricity in Indonesia has continuously increased from childhood to adulthood, with a significant rise from around 20,000–25,000 IDR to 70,000–75,000 IDR by 2019.

What solution did Ujang Solihin propose to address the electricity issues in his community?

Ujang Solihin proposed creating a micro-hydro power plant using groundwater, a cheaper and more reliable source of energy that does not depend on PLN (Indonesia's state electricity company).

What was the unique approach Ujang Solihin took in designing his micro-hydro power plant?

Ujang Solihin's unique approach was to create a micro-hydro system using groundwater instead of flowing river water, which is typically required for such power plants.

What challenges did Ujang face when setting up his micro-hydro power system?

Ujang faced challenges with the power output of the turbine and had to modify it several times, including changing the dynamo to a smaller one to generate sufficient power.

How did Ujang Solihin modify his system to make the micro-hydro power plant functional?

Ujang modified the turbine by bringing it to a workshop for adjustments and eventually installed a smaller dynamo (1000-watt capacity) to ensure the system could generate enough power.

What type of energy does Ujang's micro-hydro system generate, and how is it stored?

Ujang's micro-hydro system generates direct current (DC) electricity, which is then converted into alternating current (AC) using an inverter and stored in batteries.

How does Ujang's renewable energy system work during both rainy and dry seasons?

During the rainy season, Ujang uses micro-hydro power, while in the dry season, he relies on solar energy, making the system a sustainable 'two-season' energy solution.

What other renewable energy projects has Ujang Solihin developed, besides the micro-hydro system?

Besides the micro-hydro system, Ujang Solihin has developed a solar power system (PLTS) and a waste management system that turns coconut shells and husks into useful products like air smoke for pest control and building material preservation.