Singaraja-Utilization of renewable energy has been vigorously campaigned by the government. This effort was welcomed by the Department of Industrial Technology, FTK or Fakultas Teknik dan Kejuruan (Faculty of Engineering and Vocational), UNDIKSHA. Real efforts have been shown through solar power, one of which is rice sprinklers and water pumps. This innovative product was exhibited at Singaraja City Park, coinciding with a car-free day, Sunday (8/2/2020).
A solar-powered rice sprinkler was developed by a D-3 Electronics Engineering student, Ketut Dika Pediasa. He explained that the tool also uses a 12 volt DC sprayer pump. This tool is controlled by Arduino so that the ultrasonic sensor and sprayer pump can work properly. Through this breakthrough, farmers will be able to use it more effectively and efficiently. “Right now, most farmers are still watering rice manually. So it could be longer. From that, we tried to innovate again to develop this tool, “he explained.
It was further stated that initially, the device used battery power. However, it is considered to be more expensive. “With this solar power, it can save energy. You just need to use sunlight, and the tool can be used,” he said. This product will continue to be refined so that it can meet expectations.
In addition to these products, the exhibition also exhibits a flood suction device, automatic drink mixer, door lock with fingerprints, etc. There is also a Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program in the form of an electric motor which is still being refined. Meanwhile, the Family Welfare Education Study Programme deals with beauty, and the Culinary Arts Vocational Education Study Program in various food products. This exhibition received a positive response from the public. This is indicated by the number of visits to the stand and digging for further information. Some directly buy the product.
Head of the Department of Industrial Technology, Dr. Kadek Rihendra Dantes, S.T., M.T., said this exhibition was part of the student’s final project and introduced their products to the public. “There are dozens of products on display. There are fields of electronics, culinary, and machinery. We want this product to have a greater impact on the community to be known by the wider community, especially in Singaraja,” he explained.
It is also desirable that the innovative products that students and lecturers have produced can receive attention from the government to be developed, especially those related to renewable energy. “I think universities through research institutes have communicated with the district government. We hope that this synergy can continue to run in a linear manner, where the products developed can be widely used, both by the service and the community, to show that this is environmentally friendly energy. The energy that can be utilized is not only from PLN or Perusahaan Listrik Negara (State Electricity Company), but also from other sources, such as solar power,” he said. Thanks to the skills possessed by students in creating various products, most of the graduates of the Industrial Technology Department have been successfully absorbed in the world of work according to their fields. In addition, there are also entrepreneurs. (hms)
