Utilization of the Overshot Waterwheel at the Pico Hydro Power Generation for Electrification of Remote Areas

Utilization of the Overshot Waterwheel at the Pico Hydro Power Generation can function as one of electrical energy generation from renewable resources, in Coban Tarzan waterfall, Jabung District, Malang Regency. This place is located in a remote area which is quite far from the nearest electricity distribution line. The existence of alternative sources of electrical energy can help to increase people's attention to visit Coban Tarzan as a tourist destination. The construction of the picohydro power generation can fulfil the need of electricity to support the tourist activities, mainly for lighting and electronic devices charging such as handphones and laptops, with maximum installed capacity of 270 watts.