optimization of Configuration Hybrid Power Generation System at Oil Refinery

The oil refinery industry has a potential emission reduction by combining its fossil fuel with Renewable Energy usage. One alternative to reduce carbon emissions is the hybrid power system using solar panels for electricity generation. This research will observe the optimum scenario for utilizing a hybrid power system. The research subject is observed refinery facilities that will be built in Indonesia, where the electricity source used formerly comes from fossils. The monitored parameters are Cost of Energy (COE) and carbon emission. optimization involves three scenarios involving basic and hybrid configurations. The basic scenario is the initial configuration of the electricity supply with power source from the generator and PLN (national’s utility). The first scenario is a hybrid power plant utilizing the roofs of existing buildings in the refinery area. The second is a hybrid power plant with a battery to supply electricity at night, at the capacity of renewable energy (RE) of 20% and 40%. Compared to the basic scenario, scenario 1 increases COE by 0.17% and reduces carbon emission at 0.3% compared to the basic scenario. Scenario 2 with 20% and 40% of renewable energy are obtained at COE of 4.7% and 44.3%, while reducing emissions occurred at 38% and 52.7%, respectively. The scenario of a hybrid power system with a 20% renewable energy is the optimal result compared to the other scenarios.