Lake Sentani Proposal

Topics of Interest: Global energy inequality and insecurity. PLN grids benefits to Indonesian quality of life vs microgrids within Lake Sentani

Specific Questions: What types of Microgrids (diesel generators or Solar) improve blackout resistancy while staying cost effective? Which method of generation on Sentani microgrids is better suited to provide those communities the energy which the average Indonesian enjoys? Is expenading Indonesias grid into Lake Sentani communities cost effective and better for energy security?

Existing Related Work: Dr Sotos previous work

Impact of Question: Improved quality of life for small isolated communities with independant grids wherever they may be.

Method: Collect data of Indonesias Grid, Rupayas per kWh, energy mix. Lake Sentani data on solar powered microgrids, production, system instalation and manajment. Information on dielsel generator powered Sentani microgrids, production, blackout data and Rupaya per kWh.

Form of Data: kWhs, Financial data on Solar and diesel powered microgrids

Anticipated Results: