Matrix of Cross Impact Multiplications Applied to a Classification Model: Sustainable Key Variable of Microhydro Power Plants in The Economics of Smart Society

Abstract

In recent years microhydro power plant designs have been scrutinized by various groups around the world for their benefits in offering better performance than conventional fossil fuels in meeting energy needs. The sustainable development of microhydro power plants can also make a major contribution to achieving clean energy goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This research is a mixed method, using qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. As a result, the variable realizing an energy-independent society (MME) consistently ranks at the top of the MDI matrix as a dependent variable. This shows that the role of these variables in the sustainability of the development of the MHP is strongly influenced by other variables. In conclusion, it has been found that 3 variables have direct and indirect influences on the sustainability of the development of the MHPP. These variables are regulations that support microhydro from the central government (PPU), cooperation between related parties (KJA), and a consistently applied microhydro energy transition policy (TSE). The government has an important role in the development of MHPP to achieve energy diversification through regulations and policies together with many parties to build a smart society to support the energy transition in Indonesia.