Energy Efficiency through Solar Panelled Mobile Workshop for Vocational Education Teaching Factory

Abstract

Energy efficiency needs to be fundamental norm in education. Vocational education which focuses on tangible outputs of knowledge and science should be taking part in creating sustainable and responsible outcomes. This paper presented a model of adapting the energy efficiency foundation into application of technology and knowledge. As vocational education becomes a widely sought-after alternative for hands-on and output-based education, application of such model is at most importance. A strong and impactful vocational institution requires good and independent teaching factory (TEFA). A TEFA becomes a backbone for practicum and production at the same time. A good TEFA is expensive to create and maintain. Therefore, many vocational schools become ineffective and new and more This paper presented a new model for vocational school teaching factory program (TEFA) based on smart energy management. The model was introduced by SMK Negeri 1 Pringgabaya, a vocational school in East Lombok, Indonesia. A TEFA active learning process and entrepreneurial application by designing solar energy carts an as annex to the mobile workshop. In this present study, the model used an integrated experimental approach between output-based education and a smart energy management. Such model also displayed more equitable vocational outcomes through entrepreneurial aspects of commercialization. The results showed a model of mobile workshop aimed at providing services to motorcycle owners while the solar paneled carts provided electricity for both the mechanics and the customers. Added value was identified because customers could charge their mobile phones for free and enjoy cheap or complimentary beverages. The solar paneled mobile workshop did not only gain revenue but also actively promoted itself through social media platforms. It was concluded that the model provided a more equitable value for the sustainable TEFA.