Optimization of Solar Power Huts: Efforts to Accelerate Electrifying Agriculture for Farmer Groups in West Plembutan, Gunungkidul

^1,2 Automotive Engineering Technology Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
³ Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Technology Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

^* Corresponding author: sutoyo@umy.ac.id

Abstract

The use of modern agricultural tools is expected to be able to boost the productivity of farming businesses, namely through electrifying agriculture. Generally, in remote areas, it is difficult to provide a source of electricity except by generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar energy. In general, the solution to the problem at hand lies in the transformation to solar energy applications. It is necessary to immediately build a solar-powered electric hut on the land of the farmer group. In its use, this solar power hut will be prioritized to supply the energy needs of irrigation pumps in the dry season. In addition, the availability of this resource will support modern agricultural patterns by utilizing electrically powered equipment and even being able to apply agricultural automation technology. As a result, a solar-powered electrical installation with a panel power of 400 WP with the support of a 12 VDC 200 Ah battery was installed. The total power during the day ranges from 1920 Wh assuming 80% usage. This result is quite helpful for irrigation systems in the dry season. For other low-power electrical equipment applications such as automatic water sprayers, this solar power is very capable.