Solar Pumps - Enhancing Irrigation Solutions for Farmers

Rainfed agriculture poses significant risks, particularly due to unpredictable rainfall patterns and the cultivation of high-value crops such as fruits and vegetables. The productivity of irrigated land is more than double that of rainfed land. However, many farmers lack the necessary irrigation infrastructure, including access to nearby water sources and the means to transport water to their fields. When paired with drip irrigation systems, newly introduced photovoltaic panels and solar pumps can create an affordable irrigation water system. Solar irrigation has the potential to greatly boost income, especially for farmers in remote areas.

Solar irrigation can substantially increase earnings, especially for remote farmers facing unreliable electricity or fuel supplies.

Pumping irrigation minimizes the labor needed for transporting water.

Drip irrigation helps reduce weed and disease issues by delivering water directly to the crop roots, while also enhancing the effectiveness of chemical applications.

Drip irrigation significantly improves water use efficiency.