The Community Service Program (PKM) organized by the Electrical Engineering Department of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia was once again successfully carried out as a form of the university’s commitment to contributing to society. This time, the activity took place at SMAN 1 Mesuji Timur, focusing on the utilization of renewable energy through the assembly of an automatic fan powered by a solar panel.
The program involved lecturers and students from the Electrical Engineering Department who shared their knowledge and practical skills with the students of SMAN 1 Mesuji Timur. During the session, participants were introduced to the basic concepts of solar energy and how simple technology can be utilized to generate environmentally friendly electrical power.
In addition to theoretical explanations, the students were also invited to directly participate in a hands-on workshop assembling an automatic fan powered by solar panels. Through this practical activity, the students were able to understand how sunlight can be converted into electrical energy and then used to operate electronic devices.
The enthusiasm of the students from SMAN 1 Mesuji Timur was clearly visible throughout the activity. They actively asked questions and eagerly followed each step of the assembly process. This demonstrates that the PKM activity not only provided new knowledge but also helped foster students’ interest in technology, particularly in the fields of electrical engineering and renewable energy.
The supervising lecturer stated that this activity is part of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia’s commitment to improving technological literacy among students and introducing environmentally friendly energy innovations from an early stage.
Through this Community Service Program, it is hoped that the students will gain broader insight into renewable energy technology and be motivated to continue learning and innovating in the fields of science and technology.
Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia hopes that similar programs can continue to be implemented in various schools so that the benefits of knowledge and technology can be widely shared with the community.