PEMBERDAYAAN PETANI DALAM PENGELOLAAN IRIGASI BERBASIS ENERGI SURYA MELALUI PEMASANGAN SOLAR PUMP DI NAGARI TANJUNG BARULAK: Empowering Farmers through the Adoption of Solar-Powered Pump Technology in Nagari Tanjung Barulak, Tanah Datar Regency

Insannul Kamil (Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Is Prima Nanda (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Ilhamdi Rusydi (Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Devi Chandra (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Nurhamidah Nurhamidah (Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Ridwan Ridwan (Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang,)
Dendi Adi Saputra (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Prima Fithri (Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia)
Febi Putri Yastari (Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas University, Padang,)

Jurnal Hilirisasi IPTEKS (JHI)
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

This community engagement program aims to improve irrigation efficiency and reduce farmers' dependence on rain-fed water through the implementation of solar-powered pumping technology in Nagari Tanjung Barulak, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The program adopted a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, actively engaging farmers in the planning, installation, training, and evaluation of the irrigation system. The intervention included the installation of a 25 kWp solar-powered pumping system equipped with photovoltaic (PV) panels and a DC submersible pump, followed by operational and maintenance training for approximately 30 farmers. The results demonstrated that the system was capable of irrigating approximately 100 hectares of agricultural land on a rotational basis, increasing irrigation water availability by up to 60% compared with previous conditions. In addition, irrigation operating costs were reduced by approximately 40% due to decreased reliance on fossil fuels. Farmers' knowledge and technical skills also improved substantially, with 85% of participants able to operate the system independently after completing the training. The program produced a fully functional solar-powered pumping system, practical training modules, and a community-based irrigation management group to ensure long-term sustainability. Overall, the findings indicate that implementing solar-powered irrigation through a participatory approach is an effective strategy for enhancing irrigation efficiency, lowering production costs, and strengthening farmers' capacity to manage water resources independently. The program offers a scalable and sustainable model that can be replicated in other regions with similar environmental and socio-economic characteristics.