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Life cycle cost of mobility electrification with renewable energy in an off-grid rural area: The Karya Jadi village case in Indonesia

Andante Hadi Pandyaswargo, Alan Dwi Wibowo, Meilinda Fitriani Nur Maghfiroh, Hiroshi Onoda · 2023 · AIP conference proceedings

Summary. In an off-grid Indonesian village, solar photovoltaic systems installed by government programs failed after three years due to battery deterioration, leaving functional panels underutilized during daylight hours. This study demonstrates that electric motorbikes charged by existing PV systems can generate significant financial savings compared to gasoline motorbikes, which are expensive in remote areas due to transportation costs. The analysis uses life cycle cost methodology to show how electrifying rural transportation can extend the economic viability of renewable energy infrastructure.

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Pandyaswargo, A. H., Wibowo, A. D., Maghfiroh, M. F. N., & Onoda, H.. (2023). Life cycle cost of mobility electrification with renewable energy in an off-grid rural area: The Karya Jadi village case in Indonesia. AIP conference proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0164088

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DOI
10.1063/5.0164088
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, transportation, general-innovation
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2026-04-29