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Empowering Renewable Energy Awareness through Promoting Sustainable Cooking Solution with Biomass Stove Demonstration towards Energy Self-sufficiency at a Rural Islamic Boarding School in North Aceh

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The growing need for sustainable and affordable energy in rural Islamic boarding schools presents both a challenge and an opportunity for innovation. This community service project showed the use of woodchip-fueled biomass stoves as an alternative cooking fuel at Al-‘Urwatul Wutsqa Islamic Boarding School in Aceh Utara. It took place in Cot Seurani Village, Muara Batu Subdistrict. The scarcity and rising cost of LPG as the main cooking fuel were the main issues, limiting cooking options in the boarding school and remote communities. Onsite training and a practical demonstration of a rocket-type biomass stove using available woodchips comprised the activity. The team conducted a simple efficiency test and distributed an illustrated operational manual to support knowledge transfer. Results showed high student interest and positive response because of the stove’s affordability, environmental benefits, and ease of use. This initiative raised awareness of renewable energy options, empowered the local community with practical solutions, and encouraged reduced reliance on fossil fuels (LPG). The program also laid the foundation for future development of energy self-sufficiency in the boarding school atmosphere.

Source: JURNAL HURRIAH Jurnal Evaluasi Pendidikan dan Penelitian

DOI: 10.56806/jh.v6i2.302

Authors: Alchalil Alchalil, Adi Setiawan, Azhar Syahputra, Dinda Safitri

Institution: Malikussaleh University

Language: English

Topic: Energy and Environment Impacts

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Quality education, Climate action, Responsible consumption and production, No poverty

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7204237237

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