According to ft.uns.ac.id on Wednesday (10/30/2024), this RO system, with a capacity of 1.000 gallons per day (GPD) and powered by photovoltaic (PV) panels, harnesses solar energy to store power in batteries that drive the pump and RO machine. This setup produces high-quality drinking water, reducing dependency on external electricity and water sources.

Professor Zainal Arifin, Ph.D., Head of the Nano Converter Research Group, noted that this technology is ideal for areas with limited electricity access. “We aim to create an environmentally friendly and practical solution, particularly for Islamic boarding schools and rural villages. By utilizing solar energy, the system is efficient and produces high-quality drinking water, verified in laboratory testing,” he explained.

The UNS service team consists of experts in mechanical engineering and energy, including Prof. Dominicus Danardono, Prof. Dr. techn. Ir. Suyitno, Dr. Wibawa Endra Juwana, Dr. Rendy Adhi Rachmanto, and Dr. Indri Yaningsih. Their expertise and dedication have made Tijarotul Qur’aniah Islamic Boarding School self-sufficient in meeting drinking water needs while promoting environmental preservation through renewable energy use.

Laboratory tests confirm that the water produced by this RO system meets all physical and chemical standards for drinking water safety. This innovation not only demonstrates energy efficiency but also makes a significant contribution to environmental conservation and the advancement of eco-friendly technology in Indonesia. HUMAS UNS

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This community service aims to increase the Structural Engineering Education (PTB) Study Program students’ awareness towards the community, especially children at the Darul Falah Orphanage. The activity started with a variety of exciting and interesting games. The games, among others, are marbles racing, guessing words, and painting. The children at the Darul Falah Orphanage looked very enthusiastic in playing the games.

After the game, the activity is followed by vegetable plantings, such as tomatoes, chilies, and eggplants. This vegetable planting activity utilizes secondhand goods such as plastic bottles as planting media or pots. It aims to train the children’s creativity at the Darul Falah Orphanage in using plastic waste and secondhand goods. The activity was concluded by providing education on the importance of maintaining cleanliness and a healthy lifestyle to children at the Darul Falah Orphanage.

Muhammad Kuat Mulyanto, as the Chair of the Himapensil FKIP UNS PKM Committee, hopes that the committee and students can increase their social awareness through the community service program. This means that they can develop a better awareness of their surrounding communities that need attention and a helping hand.

“I hope that through this community service activities can increase the committee and PTB FKIP UNS students’ awareness towards the surrounding environment. Hopefully, they can be more aware of people around them who need attention and a helping hand,” Muhammad hoped.

Muhammad also hopes that this activity can motivate FKIP students and the general public to increase social awareness. In this way, more people will be helped.

“I also hope that this activity can motivate FKIP UNS students and the community, in general, to carry out similar social activities. By doing this or increasing their social awareness, more people will be helped,” he added. Humas UNS

Reporter: Rangga Pangestu Adji
Editor: Dwi Hastuti

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“Grateful, touched, and proud to be trusted to represent Sukoharjo and introduce it to more people. But I fully comprehend that this is not the end, but a beginning to work together in assisting the government in promoting tourism in Sukoharjo and a beginning to be a better person,” Ervin stated on Sunday (14/11/2021).

The long selection process started on May 2021 with a myriad of selection stages from written examination, public speaking, and interview. The written examination was on tourism and general knowledge, followed by a public speaking assessment in which the participant received a question to be answered in front of the juries and other contestants. “The interview consists of Javanese language examination, English, tourism, nationalism, and general knowledge,” she added.

Ervin stated that one of her reasons to participate in the contest was because she did not want to miss a valuable experience to be part of Sukoharjo Tourism Ambassador. She also feels that being an ambassador will provide an opportunity for her to develop her potential better. “Not only for my personal interests but also for the interests of people,” she said.

The ambassador also shared that she received full supports from her family, especially during the delay in the grand final round due to the severe Covid-19 condition in Indonesia. Ervin hoped that her new title could contribute to the Sukoharjo Tourism Ambassadorial name. She will continue to promote all aspects of the Sukoharjo District to the community.

“As a university student, keep trying to be good at academics but do not forget the environment and neighborhood. We need to be sensitive and responsive to help our surroundings,” she concluded. Humas UNS

Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti

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