Eco-Irrigation Solution
Affordable solar pump solutions for small-holding farmers with flexible payment options.
Project Overview
Small-holding farmers in East Africa face significant challenges in accessing reliable irrigation solutions, limiting their ability to grow crops year-round and maintain consistent income.
We developed an eco-friendly solar pump irrigation system with innovative payment options that make it accessible to farmers with limited financial resources. The solution combines sustainable technology with flexible financing to address both environmental and economic challenges.
By replacing diesel pumps with solar-powered alternatives and implementing a pay-as-you-go model, we've created a solution that improves agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact.
Workflow Overview
Needs Assessment
Identified the challenges faced by smallholder farmers regarding irrigation.
Solar Pump Design
Developed an efficient solar pump system for year-round farming.
Payment Solutions
Implemented means of payment for affordability (PayGo) per schedulled payments.
Sustainability Focus
Utilized lithium-ion batteries sourced from electronic waste.
Key Components
Battery Pack Design
We use re-purpose lithium ion batteries, from electronic waste. and create battery packs.
- Environment Conservation
- Increased affordability
- High Energy density & Light weight
Hardware Design
Created a hardware that meet pump requirements, manage payments and monitoring.
- Payment Integration
- Monitoring Params e.g (Voltage & Current, Humidity)
- Pump Integration
Software for the Solution
Created a software that allow seamlessly, farm management, and monitoring.
- Payment Platform
- Monitor Farm
- Alerts & API integration
Results & Impact
Empowering Smallholder Farmers
Our Eco-Irrigation Solution has transformed agricultural practices for smallholder farmers, enabling year-round cultivation and improving livelihoods.
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