Design of a Solar Micro Power Plant for Home Lighting

Abstract

Indonesia is a country located on the equator so that Indonesia is often referred to as one of the tropical countries in the world. Countries with tropical climate usually have two kinds of seasons, dry season and rainy season. Being on the equatorial line, Indonesia has a constant supply of sunshine throughout the year. Given the high intensity of sunlight, Indonesians should be able to utilize sunlight by developing and constructing Solar Power Plants, PLTS. This solar power plant is very beneficial for remote hinterlands and isolated islands where it is not covered by electricity from PLN. This power plant is made by using solar thermal receiver panel, Solar Cell. This paper discusses the method of design and manufacture of solar power plants for a home. It includes literature study, observation, design, and implementation. The result of making this PLTS gives a basic solution in designing solar micro plant for home lighting, and conducting better improvements in the future. It is expected to be a solution for rural communities left behind or can be a solution for urban communities who often experience power cuts with energy efficiency and affordable prices.