Peningkatan Daya Panel Surya Atap dan Pelatihan Sistem Aerasi untuk Keberlanjutan Urban Farming Ikan Nila di Kelurahan Karangbesuki, Kota Malang

Abstract

An urban farming initiative based on tilapia cultivation in RW 04, Karangbesuki Urban Village, Malang City, faced challenges regarding the limited power capacity of rooftop solar panels used to operate the pond aeration system. Aeration is crucial for maintaining dissolved oxygen levels as the fish population and production scale increase. Relying on conventional electricity for additional aeration would burden the community with higher operational costs. Therefore, this community service project aimed to increase solar panel power capacity while providing technical training to residents on system installation and maintenance. A participatory approach was employed, encompassing stages such as observation, system installation, technical training, and subsequent monitoring and evaluation. The project successfully increased power capacity by adding higher-capacity solar modules and more efficient storage batteries, enabling the aeration pump to operate stably even during cloudy weather or at night. Residents also successfully mastered the training material, covering component selection, wiring assembly, solar charge controller configuration, and routine maintenance. In conclusion, the program not only reduced operational costs and improved pond water quality—thereby benefiting fish health—but also successfully empowered the community to independently manage renewable energy.