<![CDATA[Community service is one form of implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, which aims to integrate education, research, and community engagement into a unified and applicable activity. This program was conducted at the Sengkol Solar Power Plant (PLTS) in Pujut District, Central Lombok Regency, involving university students as the primary participants. The objective of the activity was to enhance students’ understanding of solar energy concepts and their practical implementation through an experiential learning approach. The methods employed included preparation, field observation, interviews, interactive educational sessions, and evaluation. The results indicated an improvement in students’ understanding of the working principles of solar power plants, particularly regarding the energy conversion process through the photovoltaic effect and the functions of key components such as solar panels and inverters. Furthermore, the activity increased students’ awareness of the importance of renewable energy in supporting environmental sustainability. This program demonstrated that contextual learning through direct field observation is effective in improving students’ energy literacy. Therefore, this activity model is recommended as an innovative approach to learning in the field of renewable energy.]]>
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