Solar irrigation pumps
Solar Irrigation for Agriculture Resilience in South Asia (SoLAR)
The SDC-funded SoLAR project aims to promote solar irrigation as a water-energy solution for climate-resilient and socially inclusive agrarian livelihoods in South Asia.
Mitigation and beyond: Multiple co-benefits of solar irrigation in Bangladesh
Based on a farmer survey in North-West Bangladesh, this study finds that transitioning to solar-based irrigation provides various benefits to farmers, besides mitigating diesel-driven carbon emissions in agriculture.
Making renewable energy investments sustainable through grid-connected solar pumps in Bangladesh
This study argues that grid integration can offer a one-stop solution for increasing the capacity utilization of solar panels and helping Bangladesh meet its renewable energy targets by utilizing the existing solar infrastructure.
Grid-connected solar irrigation in Nepal
This project explores grid-connected solar irrigation and answer policy questions on the best techno-institutional model for grid integration in Nepal.
Institutional modalities for decarbonizing irrigation in Bangladesh
The document outlines various institutional models for promoting solar irrigation in Bangladesh.
Pumping behaviour of solar irrigation farmers for assessing the sustainability of groundwater in Bangladesh and India
This study aims to evaluate the impact of SIPs on pumping behaviour of farmers and its subsequent effect on overall groundwater resources in Bangladesh and India.