An Efforts to Maintain the Sustainability of Renewable Energy System in Rural Area through Green School Education Model

Indonesia has hundreds of renewable energy systems as a source of electrical energy that is spread in rural area. This is done as a government effort to provide electricity access for people who do not have access to electricity from the National Electric Company. The technology built in the village managed by the community. Community preparation in technical and non-technical is needed, thus the renewable energy system can provide electricity for a long time. The Green School is a place for the community to learn from each other and discuss about the renewable energy system in their village. The Green School is designed to have three curricula consisting of Basic Training, Intermediate Training and Advanced Training. The training should consist of participants from various background, education and also notice on gender perspective. Basic training's main goal is making participants braver to express their opinions in front of the forum. The material is about their daily problem. Intermediate Training's goal is increasing capacity building of community on managing renewable energy technology, e.g. how to handle the problem. Advanced Training's goal is networking with outside parties to get more ideas and experiences thus community ready to collaborate in managing technology.