Solar Panels Support Women's Group Hydroponics in Semaki Yogyakarta

YOGYAKARTA, GARISBUMI.com – A women's group in Semaki Gede Village, Yogyakarta City, received support from solar panels to develop hydroponic farming. Assistance through the Yogyakarta City KADIN corporate social responsibility or CSR program links the use of renewable energy with urban agricultural activities.

The handover of aid took place in the Women's Group Decarbonization Movement at Taman Guyub Rukun RW 006, Semaki Village, Umbulharjo Ministry of Education, Monday (12/10/2026), starting at 08.00 WIB. This activity has the theme "Launching Renewable Energy Solar Panels".

The solar panels were handed over to support a hydroponic system developed by a local women's group. This support is expected to strengthen women's involvement in the use of renewable energy as well as the management of productive and sustainable urban gardens.

Apart from handing over solar panels, the activity included harvesting butterfly pea flowers, bitter melon and cabbage on the Guyub Rukun Park land. Participants then enjoyed dishes made from local garden produce.

This activity carries the spirit of "Nandur Opo Sek Dipangan, Mangan Opo Sek Ditandur", which invites residents to plant what they consume and consume what they grow. Residents' gardens become a space to grow food while building habits that are closer to the environment.

Present at the activity were the Chair of the Yogyakarta City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Eko Sutrisno, the Chair of the Kinasih Women's Solidarity Institute, Ari Surida, the Civil Service Mantri Umbulharjo Ananto Wibowo, and the Semaki Village Head Markhistun Nadhiroh.

Also present were the Head of Capacity Development and Environmental Monitoring DLH Supriyanto, the Head of Population Control and Data DP3AP2KB Weda Satriya Negara, and the Head of the Agriculture Division of the Agriculture and Food Service Eny Sulistyowati.