Abstract:
ABSTRACT Indonesia has a large enough potential for solar energy, because it is located in the tropics. Solar energy is very friendly energy because it is non-polluting, inexhaustible and free. Nurul Hikmah Mosque as one of the centers of worship located in the North Loktabat Village area of North Banjarbaru has the motto of developing a green prayer room both in terms of layout, environmental management, and the energy sources used. In terms of environmental management and layout, the Mushola management has placed green gardens and hydroponic plantations. In terms of sources of electrical energy, they still use the main sources from PLN and generators. The weakness of the generator is related to pollution and noise problems that interfere with the solemnity of worship. The mosque management has several times received complaints from the congregation regarding the noise, so a more efficient solution is needed both in terms of power and the pollution caused. One of the energy technologies that can be utilized with minimal air and noise pollution is solar panel technology which can directly convert the intensity of sunlight into an alternative source of electrical energy. Things that need to be considered in the design of solar panels are: the total load to be used, the number of modules required, the type or characteristics of the modules to be selected, the latitude of the location where the SHS system will be installed and the required AKI capacity. If the installation will be carried out in stages according to the budget plan, then the power capacity of the AKI and the next solar panel should ideally be the same as the one that was previously installed, so that there is no overcharge and overload. By following the planning steps described above, a match between needs, price, and quality will be achieved
