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Solar-Powered Irrigation: Sustainable Solutions for

Solar-powered irrigation presents a promising solution to the pressing challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Africa and the Middle East. Harnessing the sun''s power to provide sustainable water access for

(PDF) Feasibility of Solar-Powered Groundwater Pumping

The Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) tool (GIZ and FAO, 2021) was used to design solar-powered shallow groundwater pumping systems at nine case study sites: four villages (water supply for

Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS):

East and South Africa. Central America. South America. West Asia, Middle East. Southeast Asia. South Asia. Process Summary of the process. The Toolbox consists of 10 modules and 16 tools which support users in

Solar pumping for irrigation

Solar pumping for irrigation: Improving livelihoods and sustainability 7 Worldwide, food is produced mainly on rainfed land. Approximately 95% of farmed land in sub-Saharan Africa and 60% in South Asia rely on seasonal rains to meet water needs (IWMI, 2010). Productivity on these farms can be particularly low, resulting in food

How solar pumps saved a large South African olive farm

The Mont Rouge Olive Estate struggled to irrigate its 200 hectares of olive trees during several years of rolling blackouts in South Africa. A system based on holding dams, gravity-fed drip irrigation and 750 kWp of PV solar panels powering Grundfos pumps has solved the problem. "If all the farms in Africa went this route, it would be Utopia. Not only for Africa, but for the planet,"

Solar powered irrigation: a game-changer for small-scale farms in Africa?

This framework was employed to calculate local irrigation needs, determine the necessary size and cost of technology components like water pumps, solar PV modules, batteries and irrigation systems, and assess the economic prospects and sustainable development impacts of adopting solar pumps. Reducing the irrigation gap with solar pumps could

The extent, characteristics and potential of solar powered irrigation

South Africa has been identified as having a high potential for solar powered irrigation. However, there has been a lag in the development of solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) there, mainly due to the high investment cost associated with solar technology. South Africa has frequently implemented load shedding, which has affected many farmers. The work reported in this paper

Solar-powered irrigation systems for smallholder farmers in Ghana

GrEEn is implemented under the European Union Emergency Trust Fund (EUTF) for Africa with a total contribution of EUR 20,600,000. About the webinar. Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) have the potential to transform agricultural productivity, create jobs, improve livelihoods and provide resilience against the potential impacts of climate

The extent, characteristics and potential of solar powered irrigation

South Africa has been identified as having a high potential for solar powered irrigation. However, there has been a lag in the development of solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) there, mainly

Enhancing agriculture productivity using Solar Irrigation

this paper is to explore solar powered irrigation systems as a possible solution to provide sustainable irrigation water supply. Preliminary work was completed on five-hectares of Farm Lynkloof, Namibia in preparation to install a solar irrigation system. The irrigation system uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to pump water for irrigation.

Risks from solar-powered groundwater irrigation

Solar-powered groundwater irrigation is expanding exponentially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), creating opportunities and risks. In South Asia, more than 500,000 small stand-alone pumps have already been installed (see the figure). In Sub-Saharan Africa, solar pumps are gaining traction to expand food production and alleviate poverty.

MALAWI: 600 farmers get a solar-powered irrigation system

The Japanese company Sharp, in partnership with the Foundation for Irrigation and Sustainable Development (FISD), has recently provided an innovative irrigation system, which operates with an electric pump directly connected to a solar mini-grid. A system for 600 farmers. The small power grid, which operates the pump installed in the Shire

Design and development of a solar powered

Design and development of a solar powered irrigation system model for South Africa. Piwe Piliso. 2021. Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.Abstract available in PDF. See full PDF download Download

Solar Powered Irrigation Systems

Despite recent droughts and the lack of rural development, solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) offer new and growing opportunities to the agricultural sector. SPIS can bring both commercial and subsistence

The extent, characteristics and potential of solar powered

1. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 2. Agricultural Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa Abstract South Africa has been identified as having a high potential for solar powered irrigation. However, there has been a lag in the development of solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) there, mainly due to the high invest-

Solar-Powered Smart Irrigation System

South Africa is a country currently facing water and electricity crises due to the unmatched demand and supply of these utilities. In irrigation systems, there is a high rate of water wastage since watering can sometimes take place when it is not necessary especially in the traditional irrigation system. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is an enabler of the

Solar or Diesel: A Comparison of Costs for Groundwater‐Fed Irrigation

Rather than a coincidence, the greater cost-effectiveness of solar irrigation in cultivating crops with higher irrigation water demand may be linked to the investment characteristics of the solar PV power system: solar PV investment is characterized by high upfront capital cost and in the sizing calculations we sized the solar PV system

AFRICA: SunCulture obtains $11 million for its solar-powered irrigation

The solar powered irrigation system supplier SunCulture now has an $11 million line of credit for the dissemination of its solution in Africa. The facility was funded by Triodos Investment Management, Nordic Development Fund (NDF), AlphaMundi and the African Development Bank (AfDB) EIF OGEF. It was part of a transaction arranged by SunFunder.

Solar irrigation success in Makonde, Zimbabwe

UU selected the arid and semi-arid districts of Makonde, Masvingo, and Murehwa, after an initial study, as the three irrigable districts to pilot a best-fit irrigation system consisting of a solar powered pump. Stand-alone solar pumps are widely recognized as key investments for improved food production, food security, and poverty reduction.

Final Report

Irrigation is a major energy consumer in many countries. For example, nearly 23% of electricity and 15% of diesel use in India is for irrigation pumping. In Bangladesh, 15% of installed capacity is utilized for pumping. This poses a number of challenges for

The extent, characteristics and potential of solar powered irrigation

South Africa has been identified as having a high potential for solar powered irrigation. However, there has been a lag in the devel opment of solar powered irri gation

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Aquawatt is a South African based company that specializes in providing high-quality solar pumps that are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and reliable. We offer a range of solar pumps that are suitable for various applications, including

Prospects for Solar Powered irrigation systems (SPIS) in

SOLAR POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN SOUTH AFRICA It was estimated by Hassan, (2015) that there is 2000 ha of arable land under SPIS in South Africa Lack of government program for deployment of solar power in irrigation Perception that

Solar irrigation: A game changer for climate resilience in agriculture

Originally published in Africa''s Voice on Water (AVOW) Magazine Volume 3 (Pages 18-19) There is a rapidly growing trend towards adopting solar-powered irrigation systems as a critical adaptive strategy by smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. The El Niño phenomenon has intensified food and water insecurity across southern Africa, including

Solar Energy for Irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review

South Africa has been identified as having a high potential for solar powered irrigation. However, there has been a lag in the development of solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) there, mainly

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR POWERED

country. There is a lack of research done on the integration of solar power with irrigation in South Africa. This study aimed to first investigate the extent of solar powered irrigation in South Africa and then develop a model to size solar powered irrigation systems (SPIS) for South Africa.

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