CF IPP Controlling Based on AFPM by Developing Monitoring Application to Reduce Incentive Cost

Abstract

One of the performance indicators at PT PLN (Persero) is the Average Cost (AC) of Generation. In 2017 AC was targeted at Rp. 850 / kWh, but not achieved because of higher variable costs due to less of hydro power plant production, the generator's Capacity Factor (CF) exceeds the Availability Factor per Monthly (AFpm) or above the limit of Take or Pay (TOP), as well as increase of fuel prices. The monthly Power Transaction Report showed that there was the incentive costs since the production of Independent Power Producers (IPP) exceeding AFpm which causing additional costs on component A (investment cost) and B (fixed maintenance cost). Data collection of IPPs' CF, annual AF and TOP figure was compared with FTP 1 (Fast Track Program 10,000 MW) Power Plants and was gathered through a web-based IPP production monitoring application. With this application, the CF achievement report against AFpm is faster and easier to obtain. The data will be used for further adjustment required in ROH (Daily Operation Plan) and in Real-time operation. This paper will describe AFpm monitoring application from the design, business process and implementation results. (Abstract)