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Design and Potential of a Hybrid Biogas Reactor with Solar Panels for Energy Conversion in Tropical Areas

Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS) · Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026) · pp. 1116–1128

DOI
10.37385/jaets.v7i2.8977
ISSN
2715-6079, 2715-6087
Published
2026-06-15
Publisher
Yayasan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI)
Language
en

Abstract

Improperly managed cow dung can pollute the environment, causing unpleasant odors and contaminating groundwater. Therefore, a portable biogas reactor with a floating digester model was designed to process the waste into biogas energy and organic fertilizer while reducing the impact of pollution. The design method used the Pahl and Beitz approach, starting from task clarification to design development, focusing on portability, efficiency, and ease of operation. The reactor was designed to be able to process up to 300 kg of waste per month and was equipped with solar panels as an alternative energy source to operate the heating agitator and sensors, making it suitable for use in areas with minimal electricity access. The system was tested based on the daily performance of photovoltaic PV from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Based on the results of observations, a typical pattern of the PV system with the highest performance occurred when the light intensity was maximum at 12:00 pm. This hybrid system and reactor has the potential to be a sustainable solution in livestock waste management and support environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

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  • Medan Area University
  • Universiti Malaysia Perlis
  • Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
  • Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
  • Andalas University
  • Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Universitas Prima Indonesia
  • Other organisations
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Syafii SyafiiAndalas University10
Moranain MungkinMedan Area University7
Dadan RamdanMedan Area University7
Dina MaizanaMedan Area University6
Indri DayanaMedan Area University5
Muhammad Fadlan SiregarMedan Area University5
Martha RiannaUniversitas Sumatera Utara4
Siti Utari RahayuNational Chung Hsing University4
Rahmad B. Y. SyahMedan Area University3
Tino HermantoMedan Area University3
Yopan Rahmad AldoriMedan Area University3
M. IrwantoUniversitas Prima Indonesia2
Rahmad SyahMedan Area University2
Juliaster MarbunUniversity of HKBP Nommensen2
Edi Join SimanjuntakMedan Area University1
Muhammad IrwantoUniversiti Malaysia Perlis1
Andreas Tiopan TogatoropAffiliation unknown1
Yanawati Binti YahyaUniversity of Kuala Lumpur1
Muzamir IsaUniversiti Malaysia Perlis1
Muhammad Yonggi PurizaUniversity of Bangka Belitung1
Hermansyah HermansyahMedan Area University1
Dian NoviandriMedan Area University1
Muhammad Khahfi ZuhandaMedan Area University1
Rudi SalamUniversiti Brunei Darussalam1
Rika RosnellyAffiliation unknown1
Wanayumini WanayuminiUniversitas Asahan1
Arya Rudi NasutionUniversitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara1
Hermansyah HermasnyahMedan Area University1
Ruztamreen JenalUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka1
A. R. DullahUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka1
Adly Zulqarnain bin MohamadUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka1

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