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Empowering
Rural
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Solar
Power
February 27, 2025
In Indonesia, rural communities surrounding Gunung Halimun Salak National Park face significant challenges in accessing clean, renewable energy. There is a need for sustainable, scalable solutions to empower these communities towards resilience and self-sufficiency.

The SMEC Foundation is working with Action on Poverty on the ‘Solar Power for Farmer Group Education Center and Production House Project’ to integrate solar power systems into the community’s infrastructure.

 

SMEC Foundation: Solar Power for Farmer Group Education Centre and Production House, Indonesia

 

By harnessing solar energy, the project will provide a reliable, clean energy source, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and community education on environmental conservation. This project will also work to enhance environmental awareness and education on climate change, improve agricultural productivity, and increase gender inclusivity in farming.

 

Several milestones have been achieved to date, including formal government approval, ensuring compliance with local regulations. The Ketan Mas Farmer Group has also been actively engaged in discussions, fostering community involvement.

 

The foundation of the Farmer Group Centre (FGC) has been completed using ‘umpak’ techniques, which is a traditional Indonesian construction method that involves using stone or wooden blocks as the foundation for structures. Wooden frame preparation also finished in January 2025.

 

SMEC Foundation: Solar Power for Farmer Group Education Centre and Production House, Indonesia

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Indonesia

Charity Partner

Action on Poverty

A 3000-watt off-grid solar panel system has been finalised, with installation taking place from February 2025 following the completion of the building. Additionally, training sessions for the Small Business Management Group on business, finance, and sustainability were conducted in January 2025 to empower the community.

Overall, these are crucial steps towards sustainable development and climate change mitigation. By empowering rural communities in Indonesia with solar energy, we look to address immediate energy needs and foster a culture of environmental responsibility and innovation.

We look forward to sharing further updates on completion in April 2025.

SMEC Foundation: Solar Power for Farmer Group Education Centre and Production House, Indonesia SMEC Foundation: Solar Power for Farmer Group Education Centre and Production House, Indonesia SMEC Foundation: Solar Power for Farmer Group Education Centre and Production House, Indonesia

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