Niger Photovoltaic Solar Water Pump Project
The solar-powered water pumping system enables Alzouma to rotate crops on his farm in Finaré, Niger. Photo credit: ICM Niger. Based on its success, a broader $800-million solar energy project -
4 FAQs about Solar water pumps in Niger
Can solar-powered irrigation pumps transform Niger?
Solar-powered irrigation pumps and other appliances have demonstrated their power to transform Niger by increasing crop yields and production. “Previously, I irrigated only a tiny plot using diesel water pumps,” says Alzouma. “With solar irrigation, we now grow fruit trees, onions, tomatoes, and moringa.
What is the Niger solar energy access project?
The World Bank-funded Niger Solar Electricity Access Project enables farmers to buy pumps. Based on its success, a broader $800-million solar energy project - Niger Accelerating Electricity Access (HASKÉ) - will integrate grid power, mini-grids, and off-grid solutions for electricity and clean cooking.
How many solar pumps are there in Niger?
Four solar pump companies accounting for half of all pump sales in Niger have tapped into the credit line, bringing 800 solar pumps to Niger's farms since 2017. NESAP has loaned more than $1.5 million to solar system importers, wholesalers, retailers, installers, and solar electricity service providers.
What is a solar-powered water pumping system?
The solar-powered water pumping system enables Alzouma to rotate crops on his farm in Finaré, Niger. Photo credit: ICM Niger. Based on its success, a broader $800-million solar energy project - Niger Accelerating Electricity Access (HASKÉ) - will integrate grid power, mini-grids, and off-grid solutions for electricity and clean cooking.
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