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Solar Energy for At-Taqwa Mosque: Toward an Energy-Independent House of Worship

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15 October 2024

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Threesna Sharfina

Solar Energy for At-Taqwa Mosque: Toward an Energy-Independent House of Worship
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In this program, the team implemented Appropriate Technology (TTG) in the form of a Solar Power Plant (PLTS) to ensure that the mosque’s sound system remains functional even during power outages.

A Community Service Team led by Ir. Ferry Rahmat A. Bukit, S.T., M.T., IPM carried out a Community Service Program (PkM) themed “Application of Solar Panel Technology to Maintain the Continuity of Electrical Energy for Supplying the Sound System of At-Taqwa Mosque, Suka Maju Village, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang.”

This program aimed to assist the community in addressing the issue of unstable electricity supply from the national grid (PLN), which often disrupts worship activities, particularly the operation of the mosque’s sound system. Through the application of Solar Power Plant (PLTS) technology, the team from Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) introduced an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative energy source.

In this program, the team implemented Appropriate Technology (TTG) in the form of a Solar Power Plant (PLTS) to ensure that the mosque’s sound system remains functional even during power outages. The system—comprising two 230 Wp solar panels, a hybrid inverter, and a LiFePO₄ battery—successfully reduced dependence on the PLN power grid and significantly lowered the mosque’s operational costs.

Beyond installation, the team also conducted technical training sessions for mosque administrators on solar panel maintenance and daily energy management. The activity was enthusiastically received by the local community, who actively participated in renewable energy awareness sessions. This initiative not only supported sustainable energy use in the house of worship but also served as a model for renewable energy implementation in rural communities.

 

Encouraged by the success of this initiative, the team hopes that the solar panel system at At-Taqwa Mosque can be replicated in other mosques across North Sumatra, especially in regions that continue to face unreliable electricity supply.

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