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Abstract. This paper will present a techno-economic potential and feasibility analysis in the
planning of renewable hydropower energy from Sepaku Semoi Dam in Penajam Paser Utara
(PPU) Regency. The dam was planned to be built to support the water needs of Indonesia's
prospective capital. The analysis was done based on the last twenty years' rainfall intensity data
history from Sepaku rain station and Sepinggan rain station and digital elevation model (DEM)
from DEMNAS with support of the river basin agency of Kalimantan Timur. The result of
dependable discharge calculation of Sepaku Semoi river using FJ Mock Method is 2.45 m/s2.
And the head of the hydropower power plant is 15.85 meters. The total potential electricity
generated from hydropower reached 2,593,140 kWh/year. The assessment of feasibility
indicators in this research took into account the technology and economic aspects. The
technology aspects help evaluate the technical planning of installations that are possible to build
in the dam. The economic aspect of feasibility evaluates the net present value (NPV), internal
rate of return (IRR), and the payback period of renewable energy installation. This analysis
aimed to get a comprehensive insight from the potential hydropower energy that exists at the
research locations and conduct a feasibility study based on techno-economic analysis to develop
renewable energy. The results showed that 15.85 meters had the most significant potential of
hydropower by generating 290 kW continuous power with a feed-in tariff of 0.054 USD/kWh.
The electricity was feasible to offer to the government electrical company. Moreover, this project
had a payback period of 8 years, and NPV of 64,005 USD, and an IRR Project of 11.86%.
1. Introduction
The Indonesian government announced the relocation of its capital from Jakarta to Sepaku District,
part of Penajam Paser Utara Regency, and Samboja District, part of Kutai Kartanegara Regency
Kalimantan Timur Province. The new capital city, in the plan, would go to use the living-with-nature
concept, which would optimize the use of renewable and low carbon energy with sustainable
governance and efficient technology [1]. One of the new and renewable energy sources is hydropower.
The data obtained from the River Basin Organization for Region III of Kalimantan Timur shows that
Penajam Paser Utara has 50 watersheds. In planning for the new capital city, in the Sepaku-Semoi
watershed, a dam will be built to meet the people's daily needs for water and irrigation [2]. The dam to
be built has potential that should be analyzed for technical and economic feasibility as a clean electric
energy generator to meet electricity needs and reduce environmental pollution and global warming
problems due to greenhouse gases from fossil fuels [3–5].
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This paper aimed to analyze the techno-economic potential and feasibility of renewable energy to
support energy development in Penajam Paser Utara Regency and develop a sustainable hydropower
plant to resolve the energy crisis and environmental issues to fulfill 25% of the renewable energy
development target of National Energy Planning of Indonesia [4]. It would be an initial step for
supporting the new capital of Indonesia, which would optimize renewable energy use. The paper
focused on the energy generated from Sepaku Semoi Dam [6].
2. Methodology
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The benefit-cost ratio (BCR) method is often used in the initial evaluation stages of investment
planning. It emphasizes the value of the comparison between aspects of benefits to be obtained with
aspects of costs and losses in a project (Cost). (PV) B stands for benefit value, while (PV) C for cost
value. If the B/C ratio> 1, the project is accepted, and if it <1, the project is rejected. Meanwhile, if it =
1 means neutral. The BCR formula is as follows:
��� = (��)�/(��)� (4)
IRR is a method used to find interest rates that equate to the present value of future cash flows or cash
receipts by issuing an initial investment. i1 means a discount rate for positive NPV, i2 is the discount
rate for negative NPV, NPV1 is positive net value, and NPV2 is negative net value. This paper used a
minimum requirement of feasible IRR is 11%. The formula for calculating IRR is as follows.
��� = �1 + (���1/���1 − ���2) � (�1 − �2) (5)
PBP is a calculation or determination of the specific period for covering the initial investment of a
project using cash flow generated by the project. Cf stands for the initial investment and A for the
yearly cash flow. PBP is eligible if shorter than the life cycle of the project and vice versa.
��� = ��/� (6)
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From the rainfall data in Table 2, the 90% mainstay discharge is calculated using the Mock method
used for hydroelectric power plants, collected, and arranged by month as shown in Figure 1 and Table
3.
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Table 2 shows that the highest discharge of 3.58 m3/s was in June and the lowest one of 1.75 m3/s.
Also, the analysis result shows that the highest discharge is in January dan February. The lowest
discharge in September and November while in June is the most stable discharge within the last 20
years calculation. As for the mainstay debit calculation by year, the 90% probability was in 2014,
which was 3.12 m3/s.
Based on the design of the Sepaku-Semoi dam, both in specifications and layout on the contour
map, the intake point is at coordinates x 116.8495 and y -0.9027, with an elevation of 23 m, and the
turbine is at coordinates x 116.83997 and y -0.91593, with an elevation of 7 m. With a 16 meter
elevation and a 100-meter penstock design, the effective head is obtained after deducting losses along
the penstock to the turbine. Based on the coordinates, the location of the powerhouse is 30-50 meters
far from the daily substation with 488 families in the vicinity. The area is far from protected forests
and nature reserves and is still in the form of vacant land and forest where dam facilities can be built
there with environmental consideration. The calculation results are summarized in Table 4. From the
calculation results, in terms of power, this hydropower plant is categorized as Mini Hydro 100 kW - 1
MW [17].
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The next discussion is related to other technical components, namely turbines and generators,
which are components contained in hydropower [21]. The results of the analysis of the power that can
be generated by hydropower in Table 3 can be used as the basis for determining the type and
specifications. The results of the technical analysis are listed in Table 5.
The results of the above economic parameters also consider the discount rate is 10% [23] and 20
years lifetime [24]. Capex is determined using an empirical formula from the 200 kW Hydropower
Project in Kabupaten Berau North Kalimantan Province in 2014, and the maintenance cost is
determined from the empirical calculation of operational and maintenance cost of hydropower of
Lumbuk Ambacang dam [15]. The value of electricity production of the hydropower is Rp802, which
is below the selling price of PLN in Kalimantan of Rp1,571, while the standard price of IRENA
ranges from 0.03-0.05 USD/kWh [23]. Based on the NPV analysis, which has a positive value of
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64,005 USD, the IRR value is positive, namely 11.86%, which is above the feasibility value of 11% as
the guideline of renewable energy project from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit [24]. This project can return the capital within 8 years, meeting the requirement,
namely 7-10 years. The benefit-cost ratio is also positive. Therefore, this project is considered
economically feasible [24]. The economic values are listed in Table 6.
4. Conclusion
This hydropower plant has a potential flow of 2.45 m/s2. With a head of 15.85 meters, the total
potential electricity generated from hydropower reached 2,593,140 kWh/year. It is located not far from
the electricity network, has potential customers, and has a power potential of 290 kW. Based on the
calculation of rainfall intensity in the last 20 years, the continuity of water availability is considered
sufficient. The plant is located on vacant land and is far from protected forests and nature reserves.
Penajam Paser Utara has industries that are quite complex, like oil and gas industries, so that its
residents are considered competent to run the hydropower plant. All aspects support the technical
feasibility of the Sepaku - Semoi watershed hydropower plant. However, further research is needed on
the effect of the use of water for the hydropower plant on its availability for daily needs.
Economically, all aspects are within reasonable limits to be made into a project with a feed-in tariff
of 0.054 USD/kWh. Moreover, this project had a payback period of 8 years, an NPV of 64,005 USD,
and an IRR Project of 11.86%.
It would be an initial step for supporting Indonesia's new capital, which would optimize renewable
energy use. It supported the government in developing a sustainable hydropower plant to resolve the
energy crisis and environmental issues. The strategies should also include development by providing
proper incentives to promote hydropower utilization and encouraging joint ventures between private
institutions and Indonesian government agencies. These aim to implement the technical and
commercial aspects to get maximum benefits, which should include further research development of
hydropower plants.
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