Renewable energy for smallholder irrigation
This study summarizes experiences using Renewable Energy (RE) water pumping options as irrigation by smallholder farmers in developing countries. It includes an overview of conventional technologies (petrol and diesel pumpsets),along with an inventory of RE alternatives (wind pumps, solar Photo Voltaic (PV) pumps, solar thermal pumps and biogas) and compares, using a basic calculation model, the potentially viable options under specific conditions and for specific smallholder characteristics.
Author: Jan Nederstigt
Other authors: Gert Jan Bom
Organization: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Year: 2014
Country/ies: Ethiopia
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Case study
Full text available at: https://www.practica.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Renewable_Energy_for_Smallholder_Irrigation.pdf
Content language: English