Development of innovative clean energy production and management suitable for the community. A case study of a group of rice farmers in Khung Taphao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Uttaradit Province.

Abstract

This research is to develop clean energy innovations for the community and transfer knowledge for appropriate use to the potential of the self-reliant area. It is aimed at rice farmers in the Khung Taphao Subdistrict community, Mueang District, Uttaradit Province. It's a case study. From the survey of the target area, it was found that Agricultural equipment that has high demand for use includes Water pump and small rice mill Therefore, in this research, we designed an electrical system using solar energy sources for water pumping and rice milling for households. The results of the research found that Those interested in training do not come from the agricultural profession alone. But they are people who want to study and learn the application of clean energy technology for agriculture. This will be used to reduce the energy costs of pumping water in the area and the electricity costs of the brown rice mill of their own community enterprises. They were most satisfied with the knowledge transfer of the lecturers. With an average satisfaction result of 4.55, it is in the high level. and were least satisfied with the duration of the training with an average satisfaction result of 4.13 but still at a high level. There is also a need to apply clean energy technology to other agricultural tools. related to reduce energy costs in farming more.