Potential of Wind Power Plant Development at Bohay Beach, Paiton, Probolinggo Regency

Abstract

This research is only to determine the potential of wind on BohayPaiton Beach, Probolinggo Regency as alternative electrical energy. The large potential of wind and electrical power generated at BohayPaiton beach is a research object. Electrical alternative energy can overcome limitations and help with additional lighting at BohayPaiton beach which has not been provided. The method used is a survey method and the Zephyrus WindMeter application on a smartphone. The survey was carried out directly at BohayPaiton Beach at 07.00 – 17.00 WIB using the Zephyrus WindMeter application on a smartphone to collect wind speed data. Data collection was carried out at 5 points as a reference by taking measurements 3 times at each reference point. Several journal literature studies show that wind has the potential to be used as alternative energy by creating effective wind power plants. Based on the calculation results, the data shows that BohayPaiton Beach has an average maximum speed of 2.5 m/s and the electrical power generated from the calculation is 28.7 Watts, so other alternatives are needed to overcome low wind speeds and design power plants.