Zainal Arifin, Noval Fattah Alfaiz, Singgih Dwi Prasetyo, Suyitno, Trismawati, Watuhumalang Bhre Bangun, Mohd Afzanizam Mohd Rosli
The research proposes a Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) that integrates wind and solar energy to address the high initial investment challenges associated with renewable energy systems. The primary objective is to develop a cost-effective energy solution for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) located at rest areas along the Trans Java toll road, supporting Indonesia's transition to environmentally friendly land transportation. Utilizing HOMER-Grid software, the study analyzes the potential of wind and solar energy and associated investment costs. Key outcomes include energy production, consumption, surplus energy, energy cost ratios, Net Present Cost (NPC), and Cost of Energy (COE). The findings indicate that the hybrid system can achieve a 17.66% contribution of renewable energy when connected to the primary grid, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency and sustainability in Indonesia's transportation sector. © 2024 The authors. This article is published by IIETA and is licensed under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia; Power Plant Engineering Technology, State University of Malang, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Department of Industrial Engineering, Universitas Panca Marga, Probolinggo, 67271, Indonesia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaka, 76100, Malaysia
