Reliability Analysis of Solar Power Plants as an Electricity Supply for Water Pumps for Rice Irrigation Needs in Kampung Lama Besintang Village
Keywords:
Off-Grid Solar PV, System Reliability, Irrigation Pump, MTBF, MTTR, Availability, Renewable EnergyAbstract
This study analyzes the reliability of an off-grid Solar Power System (PLTS) as an energy supply for an irrigation pump in Kampung Lama Besintang Village. The system consists of a 250 Wp monocrystalline panel, a 1600 W hybrid inverter, a 60 Ah 24 V lithium battery, and a 250 W water pump. Data were collected over seven days for solar radiation, electrical output, water flow rate, and system failure history over eight months. Reliability parameters MTBF, MTTR, and Availability were calculated. Results show MTBF of 1,435 hours, MTTR of 5 hours, and Availability of 99.65%. Daily energy production reached 1.13 kWh with a Performance Ratio of 99%. Water production was 9.597 m³/day, meeting only 12.79% of the irrigation needs of a 0.5-hectare field. The optimal irrigable area was found to be 0.064 hectares. Main failure factors included dust accumulation, inverter overheating, and pump blockage. Recommendations include upgrading the PLTS capacity to at least 2,000 Wp, increasing battery capacity to 200 Ah, routine maintenance, and implementing drip irrigation. This study supports renewable energy development for sustainable agriculture.
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