Solar-Powered Drip Irrigation System and Electric Vehicle Innovation for the Promotion of Clean Energy and Sustainable Local Development

ผู้รับผิดชอบ ให้ข้อมูล : ผศ.ดร.วิรุณ โมนะตระกูล

ความสอดคล้องกับยุทธศาสตร์มหาวิทยาลัย : พันธกิจสัมพันธ์เพื่อการพัฒนาท้องถิ่นอย่างสร้างสรรค

แหล่งงบประมาณ : งบประมาณแผ่นดิน

กลุ่มเป้าหมาย : นักศึกษา

Project Implementation Area : คณะเทคโนโลยีการเกษตร ตำบล Talat อำเภอ Mueang Maha Sarakham จังหวัด Maha Sarakham 44000

Project Duration: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025

Objectives :
1. To transfer and integrate knowledge related to solar-powered water pumping system combined with drip irrigation technology.
2. To transfer and integrate knowledge regarding small electric vehicles designed for use within Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University.

Activities :
A series of workshops were conducted to disseminate clean energy knowledge to local communities, consisting of two main activities:
1. A workshop on solar-powered water pumping and drip irrigation systems.
2. A workshop on the design and development of small electric vehicles.

Number of project participants: 30 people

Project Budget: 100,000 Baht

Results :
Dissemination of clean energy knowledge to local communities.
Development of scalable technology prototypes.
Enhancement of the university’s role in sustainable local development.

Results society :
- Increased community awareness and inspiration toward renewable energy utilization.
- Reduction of pollution caused by fossil fuel usage, thereby improving community well-being.
- Strengthened collaboration between the university, local communities, and relevant agencies in developing socially beneficial technologies.

Participation :
Students actively participated in the workshops and community outreach activities. Their engagement enabled the extension of this initiative into research projects focused on improving the efficiency of solar-powered water pumping and drip irrigation systems suitable for local agricultural contexts, as well as the development and testing of small electric vehicles for university and community use.

Project continuity :
New project

Problems obstacles :
1. Limited budget allocation restricted the scale of prototype development and project expansion.
2. Time constraints and the busy schedules of participants, particularly farmers, prevented full participation in all sessions.
3. Difficulties in transitioning from traditional methods to new technologies requiring specific knowledge and skills.
4. Shortage of skilled personnel specialized in maintenance and improvement of solar energy systems and electric vehicles.
5. Limited public awareness and access to markets for clean energy products and services.

Improvement :
- Develop a flexible implementation plan that accommodates participants’ lifestyles and utilizes online communication tools to reduce time and travel barriers.
- Introduce progressive training programs with a community-based mentorship system to facilitate smooth adoption of new technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering faculties and related academic units to design specialized training courses on solar energy and electric vehicle maintenance.
- Partner with business and marketing agencies to promote clean energy products and services.
- Seek additional funding sources from the private sector and renewable energy organizations to expand project impact and financial stability.
- Establish a long-term monitoring and evaluation system to assess project outcomes and ensure continuous improvement.

Suggestions :
Emphasize collaboration with internal university units such as the Technology Clinic and related faculties, to strengthen technical expertise and resource mobilization, sustainably solving budget limitations.