Design, Build, and Strength Analysis of Pole Construction for a Solar Power Plant at the UNESA Ketintang Campus Using ANSYS Workbench and SolidWorks

Abstract

The utilization of solar energy in Indonesia has great potential, yet Solar Power Plant (PLTS) pole structures often fail due to excessive loads, unsuitable materials, and extreme weather. This study aims to design PLTS poles that are strong, efficient, resistant to static and dynamic loads, and economical. The research method includes literature review, load analysis, and simulations using SolidWorks and ANSYS Workbench. The upper load is solar panels, while the lower load is pole deformation due to wind. Simulation results show von Mises stresses of 72.598 MPa at 2 m/s, 72.501 MPa at 5 m/s, and 72.321 MPa at 8 m/s. The deformations were 6.0898 mm, 6.3309 mm, and 7.0668 mm. Safety factors (FoS) were stable at 3.4436, 3.4482, and 3.4568. In conclusion, the designed PLTS pole is safe, stable, and supports sustainable EV charging.