SWAGATI: Journal of Community Service
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March

Independent Energy Program to Overcome Electricity Limitations and Support Digital School Management in Pulau Sembilan, Sinjai.

Nurwidyayanti Nurwidyayanti (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sastra, Universitas Bosowa)
Andi Irwandi (Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sastra, Universitas Bosowa)
Suryani Syahrir (Program Studi Teknik Sipil, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Bosowa)
Ahmad Swandi (Program Studi Pendidikan IPA, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sastra, Universitas Bosowa)
Fina Melani Putri (Program Studi Pendidikan Dasar, Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Bosowa)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2026

Abstract

This Community Service Program (PKM) was implemented in response to limited electricity access and low utilization of information technology in schools located in island regions. These conditions resulted in restricted use of ICT devices, high operational costs due to dependence on generators, and low digital literacy among teachers. The program aimed to provide an alternative energy solution through the installation of a 600 Wp Solar Power Plant (PLTS) while simultaneously enhancing teachers’ digital capacity to support technology-based school management. The implementation methods included socialization, PLTS installation, technical training on solar energy system maintenance, and training on the use of digital media for school administration and learning. The results indicate that the school now has a stable, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly electricity source. Teachers are able to independently operate and maintain the PLTS and produce at least three digital media products per school, such as learning websites, interactive applications, and animated presentation media. The program has improved school management efficiency, diversified learning quality, and increased student motivation. In addition to providing direct benefits, it has raised awareness of renewable energy importance in island communities and holds strong potential for replication in other island areas.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

swagati

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Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences Other

Description

SWAGATI: Journal of Community Service is a journal that aims to be a medium of communication and scientific information resulting from community service. The scope of published articles includes studies on community empowerment in computer science, economics, social science, and technology. However, ...