INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ON TRADITIONAL INDONESIAN SHIP ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
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Green Shipping, Maritime Sustainability, Renewable Energy Integration, Solar-Wind Hybrid Systems, Traditional ShipsAbstract
This research examines the integration of renewable energy sources—specifically solar and wind power—into traditional Indonesian ship electrical systems to enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Traditional vessels constitute a significant portion of Indonesia's domestic maritime fleet, yet predominantly rely on fossil fuel-based electrical generation, contributing to emissions and operational costs. Through qualitative analysis involving ship owners, marine engineers, and renewable energy specialists, this study investigates technical feasibility, implementation challenges, and sustainability benefits of hybrid renewable energy systems. Results demonstrate that solar-wind integration can reduce diesel generator runtime by 40-60%, lower operational costs by 25-35%, and significantly decrease carbon emissions while maintaining electrical reliability. Key implementation barriers include initial capital investment, technical expertise limitations, and integration complexity with existing electrical architectures. Findings reveal that context-appropriate renewable energy solutions tailored to traditional vessel operational patterns can achieve substantial sustainability improvements while supporting Indonesia's maritime decarbonization commitments. This research contributes to green shipping literature by providing empirical evidence from traditional vessel contexts, offering implementation frameworks applicable to developing maritime economies pursuing energy transition pathways
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