Elieser Tarigan

I am a seasoned expert in renewable energy and climate policy with over 20 years of experience spanning academia, consultancy, and international development. My work focuses on solar photovoltaic systems, energy transition planning, and stakeholder engagement in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. As a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Head of the Center for Renewable Energy Studies at the University of Surabaya, I lead interdisciplinary research and education initiatives in sustainable energy.

I have served as a consultant and technical advisor for the Asian Development Bank (ADB), USAID SINAR, Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and local governments in Indonesia, contributing to policy design, regulatory reviews, and clean energy investment planning. My role often involves translating complex technical findings into practical strategies for policymakers, communities, and the private sector.

I actively communicate science and policy through training, workshops, public engagement, and peer-reviewed publications. I also serve as a reviewer for high-impact journals such as Energy, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conversion and Management. With strong academic grounding and real-world project leadership, I bridge the gap between research, policy, and implementation in pursuit of a just and inclusive energy transition.

• Renewable Energy and Assessment
• Renewable Energy Education
• Solar PV And Applications
• Energy Conservation
• Energy Efficiency
• Energy Simulation
• Climate Change
• Life Cycle Assessment

KOLEKTOR SURYA BERBASIS SEL SURYA AMOR UNTUK PEMBANGKIT UDARA PANAS DAN LISTRIK, Elieser Tarigan & Lanny Sapei, 2019

Actively serve as a peer reviewer for leading international journals in the fields of energy, engineering, and sustainability. Evaluate manuscripts for originality, methodological rigor, and scientific contribution to ensure high publication standards. Provide constructive feedback and technical recommendations to support authors and editorial boards in improving research quality. Contribute to maintaining the academic integrity and innovation in key topics such as renewable energy systems, energy policy, thermal engineering, and clean technologies. The journals served:

• Energy,
• Renewable Energy,
• Energy Conversion and Management,
• Energy for Sustainable Development,
• Energy Reports,
• Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
• Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments,
• Computers & Electrical Engineering,
• Cleaner Engineering and Technology,
• Global Energy Interconnection,
• Unconventional Resources,
• Industrial Crops and Products,
• Heliyon

• Tarigan, E., Kartikasari, F. D., Indrawati, V., & Irawati, F. (2025). Sustainability Assessment of Residential Grid-Connected Monocrystalline Module Solar PV Systems in Three Major Cities in Indonesia: A Life Cycle Assessment Perspective. Future Cities and Environment, 11.
• Tarigan, E. (2025). Role of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in GHG Emission Reduction within Indonesia’s Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience 2050. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(2), 421-428
• Tarigan, E. (2025). Identification of Early Operational Defects in Photovoltaic Modules: A Case Study of a 24.9 MWp Solar PV System in Sumatra, Indonesia. Unconventional Resources, 100156.
• Tarigan, Elieser (2024) “Techno-Economic Analysis of Residential Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems in Indonesia Under MEMR 26/2021 Regulation”. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 14 (1):412-17.rri
• Tarigan, Elieser (2023) Comparison of energy production between fixed-mount and tracking systems of solar PV systems in Jakarta, Indonesia. Future Cities and Environment, 9(1) (2). pp. 1-8.
• E Tarigan (2022), Optimation of rooftop PV system for a residence in Indonesia, Jurnal Rekayasa Elektrika 18 (2), 92-99
• E Tarigan (2020) Rooftop PV system policy and implementation study for a household in Indonesia, International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 10 (5), 110-115
• Elieser Tarigan (2019), The Effect of Dust on Solar PV System Energy Output Under Urban Climate of Surabaya, Indonesia, Journal of Physics Vol 1373, No 1.
• Dwi Kartikasari Fitri, Elieser Tarigan, and Alejandro Comte Torres (2019), Simulation and Experimental Result of a 3 kWP Rooftop PV System in Surabaya,Jurnal Teknologi Rekayasa, 4 (2). pp. 219-226
• E.Tarigan (2018), Mathematical modeling and simulation of a solar agricultural dryer with back-up biomass burner and thermal storage, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 12 149–165 (available online in Sciencedirect.com - elsevier).
• Fhelix August Soebiantoro1, Elieser Tarigan, Lie Hwa, Violita Putri Halim, and Lanny Sapei (2018), Drying Characteristics of Curcuma longa Using Solar Dryer, Pertanika J. Sci. & Technol. 26 (3): 1265 – 1274
• Elieser Tarigan (2018), Simulation and Feasibility Studies of Rooftop PV System for University Campus Buildings in Surabaya, Indonesia., International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER)- 8 (2), 895-908
• E. Tarigan (2018),Energy Saving Measures and Simulation in the Library Building of University of Surabaya, Jurnal Teknologi Rekayasa 3 (1), 63-70
• Elieser Tarigan (2018), Performance test of a grid-tied PV system to power a split air conditioner system in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 273 (1), 012010
• Elieser Tarigan dan Fitri DK (2017), Analisis potensi atap bangunan kampus sebagai lokasi Penempatan panel surya sebagai sumber listrik, Jurnal Muara Sains, Teknologi, Kedokteran, dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Vol. 1, No. 1, April 2017: hlm 101-110
• Elieser Tarigan, Djuwari, Lasman P., (2014) Assessment of PV Power Generation for Household in Surabaya Using SolarGIS–pvPlanner Simulation, Energy Procedia (Sciencederect –Elsevier), Vol 47, pp 85 -93.
• Tarigan E., Prateepchaikul G., Yamsaengsung R., Sirichote A., Tekasakul P. (2007). Drying characteristics of unshelled kernels of candle nuts, Journal of Food Engineering, (Elsevier) Vol.79 pp. 828-833