Rooftop Solar Power Plant (PLTS) and Smart Watering Implementation for Agricultural Development: A Community Service Program in Sindulang Village, Indonesia

Nurwathi; Ivany Sarief; Rangga Satria Perdana; Fitria Syafarina Dwi Cahya; Alsy Sauzan Noor; Wisnu Wijaya; Kusmadi; Khaerul Manaf; Ade Geovania Azwar; Sofiani Nalwin Nurbani; Dea Yunita Sari; Nina Lestari

doi:10.35568/abdimas.v8i4.7163

Authors

Nurwathi Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Ivany Sarief Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Rangga Satria Perdana Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Fitria Syafarina Dwi Cahya Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Alsy Sauzan Noor Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Wisnu Wijaya Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Kusmadi Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Khaerul Manaf Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Ade Geovania Azwar Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Sofiani Nalwin Nurbani Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Dea Yunita Sari Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia
Nina Lestari Universitas Sangga Buana, Bandung, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v8i4.7163

Keywords:

Rooftop Solar Power Plant (PLTS) , Smart Watering , Internet of Things (IoT)

Abstract

The Community Service Program (PKM) in Sindulang Village, Cimanggung District, Sumedang Regency, aims to enhance agricultural productivity by utilizing renewable energy and implementing smart irrigation systems. The main problems faced by the partners are limited access to energy and a manual irrigation system that is labor- and water-intensive. This program involved 20 members of the Baruimun-Hill Farmers’ Group with activities including surveys, training on the practice of using and maintaining rooftop solar power plants (PLTS) and Smart Watering systems, the installation of an off-grid Solar Power Plant (PLTS), and the application of IoT-based Smart Watering. The implementation results demonstrated irrigation efficiency, with watering time reduced from approximately 4 hours to 1.5–2 hours per session, and irrigation points reduced from three points to two. The application of PLTS successfully eliminated electricity operational costs that were previously incurred, while supplying electrical energy for water pumps, lighting, and IoT devices. Questionnaire results indicated that understanding of the use and maintenance practices of rooftop PLTS and Smart Watering increased from 29% to 76%.

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