The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) of Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) has introduced the latest innovation in order to support cultivation activities in narrow land by utilizing solar panel technology in the Unpad Independent Campus Research scheme. This step is expected to provide significant benefits in the research of Fisheries Study Program students in the field of cultivation which has often been limited by limited land and energy resources.
Solar panels, as renewable energy sources, are an efficient and environmentally friendly solution to provide a stable energy supply for various operational needs of cultivation. The energy produced can be used to run water pumps, aeration systems, and additional lighting which are very important in fish and aquatic plant cultivation activities. In this way, the use of expensive conventional electricity can be reduced, so that operations become more efficient and sustainable.
For students and lecturers of Unpad FPIK, the application of solar panels opens up great opportunities to conduct more innovative research that focuses on energy efficiency in cultivation. This technology allows them to develop intensive cultivation systems in narrow land, which not only maximize production results but also prioritize environmental sustainability aspects. These research projects are expected to produce new, more effective cultivation methods and techniques that can be applied in various business scales, both small and large ones.
An Unpad FPIK student, who was involved in this project, said that the use of solar panels did not only help in terms of cost efficiency, but also provided valuable practical experience on how to utilize renewable technology in the fisheries industry. “This is a golden opportunity for us to learn and develop sustainable solutions that are relevant to the challenges faced by the fisheries sector today,” he said.
By utilizing solar panel technology, Unpad FPIK is not only committed to advancing education and research in the field of fisheries, but also contributing to achieving global sustainability goals. This step is in line with Unpad’s vision to become a center of excellence in research and innovation oriented towards real solutions for society and the environment.
This initiative is expected to inspire other educational and research institutions in Indonesia to adopt renewable energy technology to support the development of sustainable agriculture and fisheries sectors.