In Indonesia, conventional hydroelectric and micro hydro projects already sand starfish implemented

Hydro power refers to the technology that converts water into electrical energy. As one application sand starfish of green technology, hydro power produces little pollution compared to other generation technologies. The principle of this technology is to use the kinetic energy of flowing water to turn turbines that will be converted into electrical energy. Hydro power is divided into 4 categories, namely conventional sand starfish hydroelectric, run-of-the-river hydroelectricity, small hydro projects, sand starfish micro hydro projects, and pumped-storage hydroelectricity. Conventional hydroelectric hydro power is a technology that uses the DAM as Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP). Unlike the Conventional hydroelectric, run-of-the-river hydroelectricity convert sand starfish the kinetic energy of the river without making DAM. Category Small hydro projects for power plants with a capacity of 10 megawatts, micro hydro projects with a capacity sand starfish for generating several kilowatts, while the pumped-storage hydroelectricity is only used when the electrical energy is really needed.
In Indonesia, conventional hydroelectric and micro hydro projects already sand starfish implemented. However, its application is still very minimal. According to the table in addition, only 11% of domestic electric energy supplied from hydropower. sand starfish In fact, steam power plant, gas, steam gas, and diesel generators that use a fuel burning oil, coal, and gas as driving a turbine generator which produces a lot of carbon gases are the main cause of global warming.
Here are some reasons why hydro power technology can be applied in Indonesia. First, Indonesia sand starfish has many streams that have the potential to be used as a power plant. By applying conventional hydroelectric, run-of-the-river hydroelectricity or small hydro projects, rivers in Indonesia can be a source of electrical energy that are environmentally friendly. According to the Minister of Public sand starfish Works and the Managing Director of PLN Indonesia FahmiMochtar in alpensteel. com, Indonesia has a hydropower potential of 70,000 MW. According to him, only 6% of them are already exploited. It is unfortunate if this potential is not utilized optimally. In fact, major rivers in Indonesia is quite a lot.
Second, the ocean waters in Indonesia storing electrical energy potential is enormous. Based on research developed by BPPT, the straits in NTB and NTT is expected to generate 3000MW of electricity. By utilizing technology Hydroelectric sea (PLTAL), swift ocean currents can be converted into electrical sand starfish energy. The technology has been applied in Norway. Approximately 80% of the country's electricity needs supplied from PLTAL. Just imagine, if Norway are capable of, what about Indonesia is a maritime country? Let alone to meet domestic demand, to be sold to neighboring countries is still possible.
Third, many villages were isolated electricity. According to Drs. Agus Salim M. Eng Director and Conversion Energy Conversion Technology Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) in alpensteel.com, sand starfish about 48% or 18 million homes in Indonesia have not been electrified. For example, village-Bacudi Bacu Makassar. Originally the village had no electricity, while the government is not so responsive that they need electricity. However, since the technology of micro hydro project or better known as the Micro Hydro Power (MHP) is used, the village's electricity needs can be met. With the stem of the river, wearing a used generator, and utilizing palm tree as water distribution pipe to the turbine, the MHP was able to generate enough electricity for 3kWh to 1,500 people who live there. With a capacity 3kWh, residents can watch TV, the children can study at night, and even some people use a rice cooker.
Fourth, hydro power technology sand starfish is relatively costly. sand starfish According to Rizal, Deputy Minister of International Cooperation in okezone.com, hydroelectric technology (PLTAL) cheaper than geothermal technology. Investment costs may seemingly very big but actually care costs relatively cheaper. Meanwhile, for the MHP technology sand starfish too, with the capital used generator and palm tree wood, villagers Bacu-Bacu Makassar can enjoy cheap electricity with maintenance costs only Rp 20,000, - 30,000, -.
Fifth, hydro power technology can be combined with irrigation system. MHP concept is similar to hydropower due to both stem the flow of the river. River flow that has passed through the turbine can be channeled into the irrigation system that will flow into the fields or community gardens. With stem water, the volume of water can be maintained so that the fields will not be a shortage of water during the dry season. In addition, public awareness of the forest will increase. Society will care for forests