PENINGKATAN LITERASI ENERGI TERBARUKAN MELALUI IMPLEMENTASI MICROGRID PANEL SURYA DAN PENGEMBANGAN PLATFORM E-LEARNING DI SMKN 3 TONDANO

Abstract

Kebutuhan akan literasi energi terbarukan di lingkungan pendidikan vokasi semakin mendesak untuk mendukung transisi energi dan pendidikan hijau. SMK Negeri 3 Tondano memiliki potensi pengembangan energi surya melalui kegiatan pembelajaran dan praktik teknik listrik. Namun, pemahaman guru dan siswa tentang konsep energi terbarukan, efisiensi energi, dan sistem pembangkit listrik tenaga surya (PLTS) masih terbatas. Kondisi ini berdampak pada rendahnya penerapan teknologi energi bersih dalam proses belajar mengajar dan lingkungan sekolah. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan literasi energi terbarukan dan kapasitas teknis warga sekolah melalui pendekatan edukatif, partisipatif, dan aplikatif. Metode kegiatan meliputi penyuluhan interaktif, pelatihan teknis, pengembangan Learning Management System (LMS), pembentukan Tim Satgas Energi, instalasi microgrid PLTS 300 Wp, dan penyusunan SOP teknis. Sebanyak 43 peserta yang terdiri dari guru, siswa, dan teknisi terlibat aktif. Hasil evaluasi pretest–posttest menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan: rerata skor guru naik dari 58–65 menjadi 84–88, sedangkan siswa meningkat dari 44–52 menjadi 73–79, dengan N-Gain 0,56–0,66. Sistem PLTS menghasilkan 1,2–1,4 kWh per hari dan mampu mengoperasikan beban praktik selama 3–5 jam. Tindak lanjut meliputi integrasi materi energi terbarukan dalam pembelajaran berbasis proyek, pengelolaan LMS secara mandiri, dan penerapan SOP pemeliharaan. Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa model edukasi energi berbasis sekolah dapat direplikasi untuk memperkuat transisi energi di tingkat nasionalThe need for renewable energy literacy in vocational education is becoming increasingly urgent to support energy transition and green education. SMK Negeri 3 Tondano has the potential to develop solar energy through learning activities and electrical engineering practices. However, teachers' and students' understanding of renewable energy concepts, energy efficiency, and solar power generation systems (PLTS) is still limited. This situation has led to low adoption of clean energy technology in teaching and learning processes and the school environment. This community service programme aims to enhance renewable energy literacy and technical capacity among school staff through an educational, participatory, and applied approach. The activities included interactive outreach, technical training, development of a Learning Management System, formation of an Energy Task Force, installation of a 300 Wp microgrid PLTS, and development of technical SOPs. A total of 43 participants, consisting of teachers, students, and technicians, were actively involved. Pre-test–post-test evaluation results showed significant improvements: the average teacher score increased from 58–65 to 84–88, while students improved from 44–52 to 73–79, with an N-Gain of 0.56–0.66. The PLTS system generates 1.2–1.4 kWh per day and can operate practical loads for 3–5 hours. Follow-up activities include integrating renewable energy materials into project-based learning, self-managed LMS management, and the implementation of maintenance SOPs. This activity demonstrates that the school-based energy education model can be replicated to strengthen the energy transition at the national level.