Comparative Analysis of Operation and Maintenance Practices in Community-Based Solar Microgrids

Amalia Suryani; Elvin Khoirunnisa; Niek Moonen; Jelena Popović

doi:10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157094

Comparative Analysis of Operation and Maintenance Practices in Community-Based Solar Microgrids

Amalia Suryani
, Elvin Khoirunnisa
, Niek Moonen
, Jelena Popović

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Abstract

Community-based solar microgrids face significant sustainability challenges, particularly in the context of remote islands where resources and infrastructure are limited. Effective operation and maintenance (O&M) are crucial to address these challenges. This study presents empirical evidence from four solar microgrids on an Indonesian island, focusing on their O&M practices and electricity service levels based on the Multi-Tier Framework. It also examines the influence of design, management structure, and geographical characteristics on microgrid sustainability. Data was collected through direct observation and stakeholder interviews, allowing for a comparative analysis of the four microgrids. The findings reveal notable disparities, with two microgrids located near the district capital showing early abandonment and signs of deterioration.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2025 IEEE Power Electronics Society International Decentralized Energy Access Symposium (IDEAS)
Place of Publication	Piscataway, NJ
Publisher	IEEE
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	979-8-3315-3300-7
ISBN (Print)	979-8-3315-3301-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157094
Publication status	Published - 7 Jan 2025
Event	IEEE International Decentralized Energy Access Symposium, IDEAS 2025 - The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali, Bali, Indonesia Duration: 7 Jan 2025 → 9 Jan 2025 https://ieee-ideas2025.com/

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Conference	IEEE International Decentralized Energy Access Symposium, IDEAS 2025
Abbreviated title	IDEAS 2025
Country/Territory	Indonesia
City	Bali
Period	7/01/25 → 9/01/25
Internet address	https://ieee-ideas2025.com/

Keywords

Community-based solar microgrid
Comparative analysis
Multi-tier framework
Operation and maintenance
Remote microgrid
Small island

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Suryani, A, Khoirunnisa, E, Moonen, N & Popović, J 2025, Comparative Analysis of Operation and Maintenance Practices in Community-Based Solar Microgrids. in 2025 IEEE Power Electronics Society International Decentralized Energy Access Symposium (IDEAS). IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, IEEE International Decentralized Energy Access Symposium, IDEAS 2025, Bali, Indonesia, 7/01/25. https://doi.org/10.1109/ideas62193.2025.11157094

Comparative Analysis of Operation and Maintenance Practices in Community-Based Solar Microgrids. / Suryani, Amalia; Khoirunnisa, Elvin; Moonen, Niek et al.
2025 IEEE Power Electronics Society International Decentralized Energy Access Symposium (IDEAS). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, 2025.

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