Viable System Model for Off-Grid Solar-Powered Electricity Operation in Indonesian Rural Communities
Summary. This study applies the Viable System Model to improve off-grid solar electricity systems in rural Indonesia through the 'Berbagi Listrik' program. Training residents, forming management committees, and using decentralized governance significantly enhanced system functionality and durability. The research demonstrates that VSM principles—decentralization, adaptability, and community engagement—effectively address operational and maintenance challenges in remote electrification projects.
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Hermala, I.. (2025). Viable System Model for Off-Grid Solar-Powered Electricity Operation in Indonesian Rural Communities. https://doi.org/10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157063
Hermala, Irvan. “Viable System Model for Off-Grid Solar-Powered Electricity Operation in Indonesian Rural Communities.” 2025. https://doi.org/10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157063.
Hermala, Irvan. 2025. “Viable System Model for Off-Grid Solar-Powered Electricity Operation in Indonesian Rural Communities.” https://doi.org/10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157063.
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title = {Viable System Model for Off-Grid Solar-Powered Electricity Operation in Indonesian Rural Communities},
author = {Irvan Hermala},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157063},
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- DOI
- 10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157063
- Countries
- Indonesia
- Regions
- Asia
- Categories
- energy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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- 2026-05-01