CHUADANGA: In Bangladesh’s farm belt, solar-powered irrigation pumps are promoted as a way to cut diesel use, lower irrigation costs and, when pumps are idle, generate extra income for farmers who can ...
A new study finds that standalone solar photovoltaic irrigation systems have the potential to meet more than a third of the water needs for crops in small-scale farms across sub-Saharan Africa. In sub ...
The authorities in the Philippines have inaugurated the country’s largest solar-powered irrigation system, featuring more than 1,000 solar panels and two submersible pumps. The system benefits over ...