On March 25-26, 2026, the Faculty of Fine Arts organized the project “Enhancing the Application of Solar Cells in Daily Life for Communities to Improve Quality of Life through Sustainable Social Engineering Processes” at the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, Bang Sakae Subdistrict, Bang Khon Thi District, Samut Songkhram Province. Associate Professor Wisut Siripornnopakhun, a lecturer in the Digital Design and Innovation program, served as the speaker, imparting knowledge on the application of solar energy to the local community.

The project stemmed from a community survey that revealed limitations in accessing knowledge about renewable energy and a lack of understanding of how to apply solar cell systems in daily life to reduce energy costs and increase household energy security. The university designed a hands-on learning process through lectures, demonstrations, and practical training with the community.

Activities included learning the basics of solar cell systems for homes, designing small-scale solar power systems, assembling lighting systems independently, and collaboratively designing appropriate applications for households and community spaces. This enabled participants to safely and cost-effectively apply the acquired knowledge.
Following the training, the community was able to apply the acquired knowledge to install and operate solar-powered lighting systems for residences, public areas, and to support community activities and the agricultural sector appropriately. This resulted in the community gaining knowledge, understanding, and design skills. Selecting, installing, and maintaining solar cell systems correctly and safely can reduce reliance on conventional energy sources, promote the use of clean energy and energy conservation, and ultimately improve the quality of life and enhance energy security in communities.
Furthermore, the university continuously monitors the application of this knowledge through field visits, providing consultations to community leaders and residents, collecting feedback to develop prototypes for applying solar cell systems appropriately to the local context, and promoting expansion according to community development plans. This enables communities to efficiently maintain, repair, and develop clean energy systems themselves, leading to energy self-reliance based on knowledge, innovation, and the participation of all sectors, resulting in sustainable long-term community development.
This work aligns with SDG 7, Clean Energy for All, through knowledge transfer and promotion of renewable energy at the community level; SDG 4, Quality Education, through practical learning processes that develop the skills of citizens and students; SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, through empowering communities to manage energy appropriately; SDG 13, Climate Change Adaptation, through promoting the use of clean energy to reduce environmental impact; and SDG 17, Partnerships for Sustainable Development, through integrated collaboration between the university, students, and communities in developing quality of life based on knowledge and innovation.

Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University aims to expand knowledge in clean energy to develop community innovations, supporting citizens in appropriately utilizing renewable energy to create energy security, reduce expenses, and sustainably improve the quality of life in communities.

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