In a corner of Grembyangan Village, Madurejo, Prambanan, Sleman, a sustainable breakthrough is bringing new light and knowledge. The Jago Rejeki Livestock Group, known for their “Jowo Super” chicken breed, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by implementing a Solar Power Plant (PLTS). With a capacity of 320 Wp, this PLTS has been installed in the livestock coop, serving as a symbol of progress and environmental concern.
The installation of the PLTS is not just about illumination. It’s about transformation. By using a 65 Ah dry battery and 5 DC 12V/12W lamps, this PLTS successfully provides lighting for the coop at night, improving the quality of life for the chickens and facilitating the farmers in managing the coop.
Beyond that, this initiative also serves as an educational tool for the residents, especially the members of the livestock group. They are introduced to environmentally friendly advanced technology, learn about the components of the PLTS, as well as its installation and operation. The initiator of this activity, Physics Department Lecturer at Gadjah Mada University, Ihsan Setiawan, M.Sc., has brought significant change to the community.
The implementation of PLTS is also in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of clean and affordable energy (SDG 7), industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9), and climate action (SDG 13). This initiative not only reduces dependence on fossil energy but also helps to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, taking small yet crucial steps towards a more sustainable future.
This activity serves as evidence that small steps can make a big impact. Grembyangan Village, through this innovation, showcases how communities can collaborate to achieve sustainability and how technology can be the key to a brighter and greener future. (FNF/RNC)
