Economic Analysis of Solar Panel Utilization for Handling Blue Swimming Crab on Board Using PVsyst 7.2.11 Software
Ari Kuncoro (A,B), Suparman Sasmita (B), Ahmad Agus Setiawan (A), Moh Natsir (B), Susilo Wisnugroho (B), Nanang Setiyobudi (D), Zarochman (B), Sri Suryo Sukoraharjo (B), Zainal Wassahua (B), Sofiyan Muji Permana (B), Rodiah Nurbaya Sari (C), Kuncoro Catur Nugroho (E), Bambang Arif Nugraha (E)

A) Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
arikuncoro.21[at]gmail.com
B) Research Center for Fisheries, BRIN, Indonesia
C) Research Center for Marine and Land Bio-Industry, BRIN, Indonesia
D) Research Center for Hydrodynamics Technology, BRIN, Indonesia
E) Indonesian Blue Swimming Crab Association, Indonesia

Abstract

Marine fishery products are a leading commodity in Indonesia. One of these products is the Blue Swimming Crab (BSC). One of the production areas for crabs is the city of Rembang in Central Java. To ensure the quality of BSC is maintained, after being caught, the fishermen steam the BSC using a gas stove and then store the steamed BSC in ice-cooled boxes. Currently, the utilization of renewable energy sources (RES), especially solar energy, is being promoted to generate electricity using a Solar Power Plant (PLTS) system. The generated electricity can operate steaming and cold storage equipment for BSC. The research aims to design and economically analyze a PLTS system that can be used by fishermen for steaming and cold storage of BSC. The method involves creating the PLTS system using PVsyst 7.2.11 software, followed by an economic analysis. The results of the PLTS system design use an Off-Grid type that is easy to use in all locations. The power requirements consist of 1 induction electric stove with a power of 600 watts, 1 freezer with a power of 1400 watts, and a 20-watt LED lamp. Based on the required power load, the investment cost is IDR 35,228,400, with an electricity consumption of 650 kWh/year. The payback period is estimated to be in the 15th to 16th year. It is hoped that this PLTS system design can be used by fishermen to process BSC.

Keywords: BSC, quality, process, solar, economically

Topic: Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries