<![CDATA[Climate change has disrupted rain-fed agriculture in Sukabumi Regency, leading to crop failure and soil degradation due to the overuse of chemical fertilizers. PT PLN Indonesia Power UBP Jabar 2 Pelabuhan Ratu developed the Ramu Swara subprogram under the PESONA RATU social innovation to produce organic fertilizer from sawdust and livestock manure. The main challenge was the conventional drying method, which was slow, weather-dependent, unhygienic, and produced unpleasant odors. Applying the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach, the company's engineering team collaborated with the community to design and build a Solar Dryer Dome (SDD) that harnesses the greenhouse effect. The results show that the SDD shortens drying time, ensures year-round production, improves fertilizer quality, and reduces odor. Economically, it lowers production costs and increases the income of the Ramu Swara group and farmers. Socially, the SDD empowers vulnerable groups, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, underprivileged youth, and former motorcycle gang members. The innovation also facilitates knowledge transfer from the company to the community, enabling the Ramu Swara group to operate and maintain the technology independently.]]>
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