Design of water hyacinth utilization as renewable electricity energy source in Tondano Lake

Abstract

Energy security includes three aspects, namely the availability of energy sources, affordability of energy supply, and the continuation of new renewable energy development. This study aims to contribute in overcoming energy problems while solving environmental problems by utilizing water hyacinth in Lake Tondano, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Through the approach of environmental science, developed scenario of water hyacinth utilization design to become energy source of biomass power plant (PLB). This scenario is the initial concept of the creation of water hyacinth as an alternative renewable energy. In order to ensure the sustainability of this scenario, a technological, technical, environmental and social assessment of technology diffusion was developed. The results show PLB design scenarios to be a new business that is profitable for the community in encouraging local economic development and becoming a solution to the problem of water hyacinth. Utilization of water hyacinth as an alternative energy in addition to improving the economy of society also increases the economic activities of a region. This design scenario provides insight into steps to develop new findings such as small-scale PLB designs in rural areas of the developing world. Finally PLB design scenarios can be a transfer of knowledge to local communities, empowering them to utilize biomass resources as a stimulus for economic prosperity in the region.