Introduction
The development of renewable energy technology in Indonesia is making significant progress. One of the monumental steps in this energy transition is the construction of a giant electricity-producing windmill in Tegal Regency, Central Java. This is a milestone as the first large-scale wind energy project in Java. The presence of this windmill opens up new opportunities for the use of clean energy and becomes an interesting object of study in the academic world, including for students of Telkom University’s Energy Systems Engineering undergraduate program.
Background to the Windmill Project in Tegal Regency
In 2022, the Tegal Regency Government in collaboration with a number of green technology partners launched a project to build a high-capacity windmill as a wind power plant (PLTA). Its strategic location with stable wind potential was the main reason for choosing this area.
1. Specifications and Technology
- Tower height: ±80 meters
- Output capacity: ±2.5 MW
- Number of blades: 3 pieces made of lightweight composite
- Energy conversion system: permanent magnet synchronous generator
2. Main Objectives of the Project
- Reduce dependence on fossil energy
- Supporting the national energy mix target of 23% from renewable energy by 2025
- Become a field laboratory for energy engineering student research
The Positive Impact of Windmills in Tegal
The project not only supplies clean energy, but also has a multidimensional impact:
Energy Benefits:
- Electricity production: ±6 GWh per year
- Able to supply the electricity needs of ±2,000 households
- Reduce carbon emissions by approximately 3,000 tons of CO₂/year
Educational Benefits:
- Became a field practice location for engineering students
- Open up renewable energy research opportunities
- Main case study in the course “Mechanical to Electrical Energy Conversion”
Social and Economic Benefits:
- Creation of new jobs
- Empowerment of local MSMEs to support project operations
- Community education on the importance of green energy
Relevance to Energy Engineering Education
For Telkom University Energy Systems Engineering undergraduate students, this project is a source of inspiration as well as a real case study. Students learn:
- CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis of rotor efficiency
- Output power simulation with MATLAB/SIMULINK
- Load management and energy storage of wind farm output
- Integration into smart grids and hybrid (wind-solar) systems
Telkom University’s curriculum is very adaptive to the development of wind energy, making this program superior to competitors who still focus on conventional systems.
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Tags : S1 Teknik Sistem Energi | Teknik Sistem Energi
Author: Rasyifa Putri Raidah – Directorate of Information Technology Center
