Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) is strengthening its\ncommitment to community service through the UPI Berdampak LIMAR\n(Independent People\u2019s Electricity) programme by providing solar power\npanel assistance to underprivileged residents in Mekarsari Village,\nRongga Subdistrict, West Bandung Regency (KBB) last week.<\/p>\n
Previously, UPI had also provided solar panels to local residents.\nThis addition was carried out alongside monitoring and evaluation\nactivities for the utilisation of the solar panels that residents have\nused over the past six months.<\/p>\n
UPI Rector Didi Sukyadi, along with Vice Rector for Education and\nQuality Assurance, Vanessa Gaffar, directly inspected the condition of\nthe solar panels that have been in use by residents for the past six\nmonths and engaged in dialogue with the beneficiaries to understand the\nprogramme\u2019s impact on their daily lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe LIMAR programme is a community service initiative aimed at\nimproving energy access for underprivileged families who do not yet have\nadequate electricity lighting. Through the installation of solar power\npanels, residents can now utilise an environmentally friendly energy\nsource for household lighting needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese solar panels must be maintained to ensure they can be used in\nthe long term. Hopefully, with this lighting, residents can engage in\nactivities at night, thereby becoming more productive,\u201d the rector\nexplained.<\/p>\n
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION<\/p>\n
In addition to reviewing the utilisation of solar panels that have\nbeen in use for the past six months, Didi also witnessed the\ninstallation of solar panels at residents\u2019 homes that previously lacked\nelectricity access. The Rector also inspected the condition of the\nbeneficiaries\u2019 residences. Based on field observations, some residents\u2019\nhomes were deemed to require further attention, and coordination with\nvarious parties is underway to prepare support for home renovations for\nthose in need.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter seeing the conditions on the ground, we assess that there are\nresidents\u2019 homes that are unfit for habitation. We will prepare a\nrenovation budget so that residents can live in more decent homes,\u201d he\nstated.<\/p>\n
According to Didi, in addition to energy assistance and home\nrenovation plans, UPI will also help provide a mosque loudspeaker system\nfor local residents after it was found that the call to prayer is not\nclearly audible in some areas.<\/p>\n
The LIMAR programme not only brings energy solutions to the village\ncommunity but also contributes to achieving sustainable development\ngoals such as access to clean energy based on solar power, improving the\nquality of life for underprivileged families, developing sustainable\nenergy technology in rural areas, and quality education because\nelectricity lighting enables children to study at night.<\/p>\n
EID PACKAGES<\/p>\n
In addition to monitoring, evaluation, and the installation of new\nsolar panel equipment, the UPI Rector also handed out Eid packages to\nLIMAR beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
Through this monitoring activity, UPI reaffirms its commitment to\ncontinuously developing community service programmes that provide\ntangible impacts for residents in areas still facing limitations in\naccess to basic infrastructure.<\/p>\n
The LIMAR programme is expected to serve as a model for collaboration\nbetween universities, communities, and various stakeholders in\ndelivering sustainable technological solutions that directly contribute\nto improving the living standards of the community.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/through-the-limar-programme-upi-assists-solar-panels-for-underprivileged-residents-1774198243", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }