Integrating the Values of Tri Hita Karana and the Triple Bottom Line in the Acceptance of Solar Energy Technology in Religious Environments

Authors

I Gede Suputra Widharma Politeknik Negeri Bali
I Ketut Sumadi UHN IGB Sugriwa Denpasar
I Nengah Sunaya Politeknik Negeri Bali
I Nyoman Kiriana UHN IGB Sugriwa Denpasar
I Ketut Darminta Politeknik Negeri Bali

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajns.v4i4.119

Keywords:

Solar Energy, Tri Hita Karana, Triple Bottom Line, Technology, Religious Environments

Abstract

This study examines the acceptance of solar energy technology in a religious environment by integrating the values of Tri Hita Karana (THK) and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) sustainability framework. The study was conducted at Dadia Temple, a Hindu sacred site in Karangasem, Bali, where solar-powered lighting systems were installed to support ritual and environmental needs. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and field documentation involving temple caretakers, community members, and university students. Thematic analysis was applied based on the conceptual alignment between THK (Parhyangan, Pawongan, Palemahan) and TBL (People, Planet, Profit). The results show that acceptance of solar technology is influenced not only by technical benefits but also by cultural-spiritual meanings, social collaboration, and perceived ecological harmony.

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