Center for Renewable Energy, Automation, and Fabrication Technologies

UB's FIRST NATIONAL RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM: Success! ✨️

We would like to thank all the schools who participated and shared their knowledge on this years colloquium.

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Caraga State University, through the College of Engineering and Geosciences, Department of Electronics Engineering, and Center for Renewable Energy, Automation, and Fabrication Technologies (CRAFT) via the SSLSIRLICS Project, in collaboration with the Barangay LGU of Mabua, is conducting a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗩 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜𝗼𝗧 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

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𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗢𝗔 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

Caraga State University (CSU), through the Center for Renewable Energy, Automation, and Fabrication Technologies (CRAFT), formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with six barangays in Surigao del Norte for the research project “Development and Implementation of Smart Street Light System by Integrating Remote Lighting Control System (SSLSIRLICS).”

The partner barangays include Mabua in Surigao City, Campo, Cabugao, Payapag, and Sto. Rosario in Bacuag, and Pongtud, Surigao del Norte. The partnership aims to deploy smart and energy-efficient streetlight systems to enhance safety and promote sustainable infrastructure in these communities.

The ceremony was led by CSU President Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, alongside SSLSIRLICS Project Leader Engr. Edgardo Ricardo B. Sajonia, Project Staff Engr. Anamarie P. Sajonia, Project Development Officer Engr. Hanzel B. Caringal, and Project Assistant Mr. Lyndon C. Merciales.

Barangay officials expressed their gratitude for being selected as beneficiaries of the initiative and pledged their full support throughout the project’s implementation.

This partnership underscores CSU-CRAFT’s commitment to delivering research-based innovations that strengthen local development and advance smarter, more resilient communities in the Caraga Region.

𝗖𝗦𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗟𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘇𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

Caraga State University (CSU), through the Center for Renewable Energy, Automation, and Fabrication Technologies (CRAFT), formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) of La Januza, General Luna, Surigao del Norte for the research project titled “RS-Development and Implementation of Smart Street Light System by Integrating Remote Lighting Control System (SSLSIRLICS) in Partnership with Caraga LGUs and Barangays.”

Representing CSU during the ceremony was Engr. Edgardo Ricardo B. Sajonia Jr., Project Leader, together with the SSLSIRLICS project team—Engr. Anamarie P. Sajonia (Project Staff), Engr. Hanzel B. Caringal (Project Development Officer I), and Mr. Lyndon C. Merciales (Project Assistant I).

The team was warmly welcomed by Hon. Marvin C. Dolera, Punong Barangay of La Januza, along with the barangay council. In his message, Hon. Dolera expressed deep appreciation to CSU for bringing the project to their community:

“Dako among pasalamat nga ang CSU nakaabot gyud diri sa among barangay. Problema gyud namo ang kakulangan sa kuryente sukad pa, tungod kay wala mi koneksyon sa bisan unsang power distribution utility. Ang SSLSIRLICS project naghatag ug dako nga paglaum ug usa ka lig-on ug sustainable nga solusyon alang sa among komunidad. Suportado gyud kini sa among konseho aron masiguro ang kalampusan sa proyekto.”

Following the MOA signing, the CSU team immediately commenced the installation of 15 SSLSIRLICS units as part of the project’s initial implementation. Another 15 units are scheduled for delivery and installation soon, completing the 30-unit allocation for Barangay La Januza.

This partnership marks a significant step toward providing sustainable and renewable lighting solutions to off-grid communities, reinforcing CSU’s commitment to innovation-driven and community-centered research and development across the Caraga region.

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗦𝗟𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼, 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿

Driven by the need for sustainable lighting in communities, the SSLSIRLICS Project continues to move forward through local partnerships. On September 17, 2025, CSU-CRAFT met with officials of Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur to present the project and explore deployment opportunities.

Barangay officials expressed strong support, identifying the perimeter fence of the covered court as a priority installation site, noting its importance as both a community hub and a playing venue for the upcoming Palarong Pambansa 2026. An ocular inspection validated the area’s suitability and gave the CSU-CRAFT team a clearer picture of the barangay’s lighting needs.

The activity was carried out by the CSU-CRAFT team composed of Engr. Edgardo Ricardo B. Sajonia Jr. (Project Leader), Engr. Re-ann Cristine C. Puerin (Project Staff), and Engr. Hanzel B. Caringal (Project Development Officer I). The partnership not only reinforced CSU-CRAFT’s commitment to renewable energy solutions but also laid the foundation for future project expansions.

𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗜𝗗𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗦𝗟𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

As part of its mission to promote innovation in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs), the Caraga State University’s Center for Renewable Energy, Automation, and Fabrication Technologies (CSU-CRAFT) has introduced the Smart Street Light System by Integrating Remote Lighting Control System (SSLSIRLICS) to Barangay Jacquez and Barangay Sta. Cruz in San Jose, Dinagat Islands, and Barangay Mabua in Surigao City.

The discussions were led by SSLSIRLICS research team leader Engr. Edgardo Ricardo B. Sajonia Jr., with project staff Engr. Alfred Dennis B. Balamad, Project Development Officer Engr. Hanzel B. Caringal, and Project Assistant Mr. Lyndon C. Merciales.

The initiative contributes to SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 16, and SDG 17 by supporting clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and community partnerships, reflecting Caraga State University’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.