Prof. Dr. Meita Rumbayan, ST, M.Eng is a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia.

She holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Sam Ratulangi University, a Master of Engineering from the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand, and a Doctor of Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan

Her work focuses on developing sustainable energy infrastructures for rural and remote communities.

E-mail: meitarumbayan(at)unsrat(dot)ac(dot)id

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Connection to UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by the United Nations in 2015, outline a global framework for a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future. Her work advances the following goals:

  • SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy: Expanding access to reliable, renewable energy through solar, micro-hydro, and hybrid systems.
  • SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities: Building resilient infrastructure in rural villages and remote islands.
  • SDG 13 Climate Action: Promoting low-carbon energy and reducing emissions through renewable energy initiatives.

Publications

Journal Articles
  1. Noor, N. A., Pandyaswargo, A. H., Rumbayan, M., & Onoda, H. (2026). Technology Readiness of Biomass Waste-to-Energy in Indonesia: A Multistakeholder Assessment of Anaerobic Digestion of Palm Oil Mill Effluent and Municipal Organic Waste. Energies, 19(1), 255. https://doi.org/10.3390/en19010255
  2. Rumbayan, M., Kindangen, J., Sambul, A., Sompie, S., & Cross, J. (2025). Solar energy implementation in rural communities and its contributions to SDGs: A systematic literature review. Unconventional Resources, 6, 100180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uncres.2025.100180
  3. Rumbayan, M., Pundoko, I., Sompie, S. R., & Ruindungan, D. G. (2025). Integration of smart water management and photovoltaic pumping system to supply domestic water for rural communities. Results in Engineering, 25, Article 103966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.103966
  4. Rumbayan, M., & Rumbayan, R. (2023). Feasibility study of a micro hydro power plant for rural electrification in Lalumpe Village, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sustainability, 15(19), Article 14285. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151914285
  5. Lomi, A., Rumbayan, M., Nakanishi, Y., Zahoor, M., & Zekker, I. (2022). Model design of an architectural grid-connected photovoltaic system. Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 71(4), 326–335. https://doi.org/10.3176/proc.2022.4.07
  6. Rumbayan, M., & Nakanishi, Y. (2019). Prospect of PV-wind-diesel hybrid system as an alternative power supply for Miangas Island in Indonesia. International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy, 8(4), 402–407. (DOWNLOAD)
  7. Nagasaka, K., & Rumbayan, M. (2013). Development of priority decision for renewable energy potential using analytical hierarchy process and geographical information system method. International Journal of Advanced Mechatronic Systems, 5(4), 270. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijamechs.2013.057666 (DOWNLOAD)
  8. Rumbayan, M., & Nagasaka, K. (2012). Solar irradiation estimation with neural network method using meteorological data in indonesia. International Journal of Technology, 3(2), 110 – 120. https://doi.org/10.14716/ijtech.v3i2.1112 (DOWNLOAD)
  9. Rumbayan, M., Abudureyimu, A., & Nagasaka, K. (2012). Mapping of solar energy potential in Indonesia using artificial neural network and geographical information system. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(3), 1437-1449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2011.11.024 (DOWNLOAD)
  10. Rumbayan, M., & Nagasaka, K. (2012). Emission And Financial Analysis Of Geothermal Energy Resource (The Case Of Lahendong Site In Indonesia). International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA), 2(4), 2288-2296. (DOWNLOAD)
  11. Rumbayan, M., & Nagasaka, K. (2011). Estimation of daily global solar irradiation in Indonesia with artificial neural network (ANN) method. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 1(2), 190. https://doi.org/10.18517/ijaseit.1.2.40 (DOWNLOAD)
  1. Rumbayan, M., Pasiowan, C., & Sambul, A. (2024). Towards becoming energy-independent village: A case study of solar rural electrification in Lalumpe Village, Indonesia. International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering and Sciences, 10, 246–251. https://doi.org/10.15017/00012345
  2. Rumbayan, M., Sompie, S. R. U., Tangkuman, S., Abast, K., & Rumbayan, R. (2024). The concept of educational park for introducing micro hydro energy in rural communities (The case study of Lalumpe Village in Indonesia). Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2828(1), Article 012049. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2828/1/012049
  3. Sambul, A., Rumbayan, M., Kindangen, J. I., Sompie, S. R. U., & Cross, J. (2024). Wireless education delivery system for remote island communities utilizing maritime data carriers. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Computer Communication and the Internet (ICCCI) (pp. 223–226). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCCI.2024.10674264
  4. Rumbayan, M., Nelwan, A. F., Pang, D., Kindangen, J. I., & Putro, M. D. (2024). Simulation of photovoltaic water pumping system in Sam Ratulangi University. E3S Web of Conferences, 530, Article 05001. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202453005001
  5. Rumbayan, M., Mamahit, D., Kambey, F., Mangindaan, G., & Jody, H. (2023). Design and installation of a solar water pumping system in Bunaken Island of Indonesia. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2694, Article 060009. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0114559
  6. Rumbayan, M., Rumengan, I., Narasiang, B., Fajar, M., & Panjaitan, N. V. (2023). The development of appropriate technology prototypes for the food dryer powered by solar photovoltaic. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2601, Article 020024. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0104238
  7. Rumbayan, M., Pundoko, I., Ruindungan, D., & Panjaitan, N. V. (2022). Development of internet of things-based monitoring system for application solar energy technology in Bunaken Island. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1041(1), Article 012023. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1041/1/012023
  8. Rumbayan, M., Rumbayan, R., Pasiowan, C., Elkana, S., & Panjaitan, N. V. (2022). Comparative study of micro hydro model systems for powering the sub-village of Tulaun Lalumpe Minahasa of North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering and Sciences, 155–160. https://doi.org/10.15017/5909085
  9. Rumbayan, M., Sompie, S. R. U., Ruindungan, D. G. S., & Panjaitan, N. V. (2021). Design of a photovoltaics stand-alone system for a residential load in Bunaken Island using HOMER. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 927(1), Article 012039. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/927/1/012039
  10. Rumbayan, M., Sompie, S. R. U., Ruindungan, D. G. S., & Panjaitan, N. V. (2021). Model of solar energy utilization in Bunaken Island communities. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 739(1), Article 012082. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/739/1/012082
  11. ​Rumbayan, R., & Rumbayan, M. (2019). A study on the utilization of local coconut timber waste as sustainable building material. Proceedings of International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES), 5, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.15017/2552898 (DOWNLOAD)
  12. Rumbayan, M., Sompie, S. R. U., & Nakanishi, Y. (2019). Empowering remote island communities with renewable energy: A preliminary study of Talaud Island. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 257(1), 012024. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/257/1/012024 (DOWNLOAD)

  13. Rumbayan, M., Ruindungan, D., Sompie, S., & Sambul, A. (2019). The concept of the internet of things framework for remote monitoring of solar home system. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1402(4), 044006. (DOWNLOAD)

  14. Rumbayan, M., & Nagasaka, K. (2018). Techno economical study of PV-diesel power system for a remote island in Indonesia : A case study of Miangas island. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 150, 012024. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/150/1/012024 (DOWNLOAD)
  15. Rumbayan, M. (2017). Development of power system infrastructure model for the island communities: A case study in a remote island of Indonesia. 2017 International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems (ICAMechS), 515–518. https://doi.org/10.1109/icamechs.2017.8316470 (DOWNLOAD)
  16. Rumbayan, M., & Nagasaka, K. (2012). Prioritization decision for renewable energy development using analytic hierarchy process and geographic information system. The 2012 International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems, 36-41. 
Jurnal
  1. Rumbayan, M., Tulung, N., & Rumengan, I. (2026). Penerapan teknologi energi terbarukan dalam peningkatan penerangan jalan Desa wisata. MONSU’ANI TANO Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, 9(1), 128-137. https://doi.org/10.32529/tano.v9i1.4663
  2. Rumbayan, M., Sompie, S., & Rumbayan, R. (2021). Penerapan teknologi energi terbarukan melalui model science techno park Di Desa kiama kepulauan talaud. Jurnal Abdimas Indonesia, 1(4), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.53769/jai.v1i4.137 (DOWNLOAD)
  3. Rumbayan, M., Sompie, S. R., & Rumbayan, R. (2021). Program pengembangan Desa Mitra Di kiama kabupaten talaud: Instalasi Pompa air tenaga Surya. SHARE: “SHaring – Action – REflection”, 7(2), 73-77. https://doi.org/10.9744/share.7.2.73-77 (DOWNLOAD)
  4. Rumbayan, M., Sompie, S., & Rumbayan, R. (2020). Penerapan Teknologi Tepat Guna Berbasis Energi Terbarukan Di Desa Kiama Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, 1(2), 97-104. https://doi.org/10.32815/jpm.v1i2.297 (DOWNLOAD)

  5. Hermanses, J. H., Rumbayan, M., & Sugiarso, B. A. (2020). Animasi interaktif pembelajaran energi listrik turbin angin. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v9i3.30447 (DOWNLOAD)

  6. Rumbayan, M. (2020). Diseminasi Pembelajaran Energi Terbarukan Turbin Angin Pada Masyarakat di Desa Kiama Kepulauan Talaud. IKRAITH-ABDIMAS VOL 3 NO 3 BULAN NOVEMBER 2020, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.32815/jpm.v1i2.297 (DOWNLOAD)

  7. Maabuat, A. J., Sompie, S. R., & Rumbayan, M. (2020). Perancangan Proteksi Inverter Berbasis Arduino Uno. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v9i1.28866 (DOWNLOAD)

  8. Djamaludin, F. P., Poekoel, V. C., & Rumbayan, M. (2018). Audit Energi Gedung Rektorat Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v7i3.22502 (DOWNLOAD)
  9. Mantiri, H. E., Rumbayan, M., & Mangindaan, G. M. (2018). Perencanaan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Listrik Minihidro Sungai Moayat Desa Kobo Kecil Kota Kotamobagu. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v7i3.20769 (DOWNLOAD)
  10. Rumbayan, M. (2017). Introduksi Teknologi biogas Sebagai Energi Terbarukan Untuk Masyarakat Pedesaan (Studi Kasus: Desa Kosio, Sulawesi Utara). ETHOS (Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian), 15. https://doi.org/10.29313/ethos.v0i0.2221 (DOWNLOAD)
  11. Subario, A. P., Lumenta, A. S., & Rumbayan, M. (2017). Animasi Sosialisasi Penghematan Listrik. Jurnal Teknik Informatika, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.35793/jti.v12i1.17792 (DOWNLOAD)
  12. Nusa, T., Sompie, S. R., & Rumbayan, M. (2015). Sistem Monitoring Konsumsi Energi Listrik Secara Real Time Berbasis Mikrokontroler. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 4(5). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v4i5.9974. (DOWNLOAD)
  13. Rajagukguk, A. S., Pakiding, K. M., & Rumbayan, M. (2015). Kajian Perencanaan Kebutuhan dan Pemenuhan Energi Listrik di Kota Manado. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v4i3.7972 (DOWNLOAD)
  14. Tampubolon, E. H., Tumaliang, H., & Rumbayan, M. (2014). Kajian Perencanaan Energi Listrik di Wilayah Kabupaten Sorong Menggunakan Perangkat Lunak LEAP. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v3i2.4623 (DOWNLOAD)
  1. Bawalo, J., Rumbayan, M., & Tulung, N. M. (2021). Perencanaan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya Di Rumah Kebun Desa Ammat Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud. (DOWNLOAD)
  2. Rumbayan, M., & Narasiang, B. (2021). Monitoring dan Controller Alat Pengering Ikan tenaga Surya Berbasis IoT. (DOWNLOAD)
  3. Wurangian, J. A., Rumbayan, M., & Tulung, N. M. (2020). Perancangan Solar Home System Menggunakan HOMER. (DOWNLOAD)
  4. Agus, G. V., Rumbayan, M., & Poekoel, V. C. (2019). Analisis Audit Energi Hotel Sintesa Peninsula Manado. Jurnal Teknik Elektro dan Komputer, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v8i3.26563 (DOWNLOAD)
  5. Manoa, M., Rumbayan, M., & Tumaliang, H. (2019). Audit Energi dan Redesign Instalasi Listrik di TVRI Sulut. Jurnal Energi Elektrik, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.35793/jtek.v8i2.23917 (DOWNLOAD)

Community Development Activities

Solar Water Pump Initiative in Lalumpe Village

We implemented a solar-powered water pump system in Desa Lalumpe, Minahasa, to provide clean water and support sustainable tourism. The project also involved environmental improvements, including beach cleanups and infrastructure enhancements, fostering community-driven economic growth.
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Advancing Clean Energy & Digital Tourism in Lalumpe

Our research team collaborated with Lalumpe Village, Minahasa, to promote energy self-sufficiency and digital tourism. They installed solar-powered lighting in key public facilities—Lamers Church, Al-Muhajirin Mosque, and the Village Hall—to introduce renewable energy solutions. Additionally, the team conducted surveys and developed plans to transform Lalumpe into a digital tourism destination, aligning with the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiative.
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