Green farming through Solar Powered Pumping Solutions- Catalyst to more faster and inclusive growth
???? Dr. Renita Dubey ( She, Her)
Executive Director- OORJAgram India (Energy) l Head- Bhagyodaya l Master Trainer l Women Lead India Fellow- Reliance Foundation-Vital Voices Global Partnership l Sustainable Development and Social Impact Expert l
An Assiduous Study- Given the constant Climate change, environmental degradation and threat to the Biodiversity. It becomes imperative to make changes the way farmers depend on Fossil fuels based sources of water supply/pumping solutions to Irrigate their fields. A Clean alternative to fossil fuels enabling the development of low carbon irrigated agriculture is required. Hence, Solar Powered Water Pumping Solutions can be a game changer. These solutions can help provide uninterrupted supply of water through Solar contributing to low energy costs on irrigation and increase in farmers real income.
There is no doubt that Water Pumps that run on Fossil fuels contribute heavily to Climate change and increased Carbon Footprints. Whereas Solar Powered Water Pumps have low emissions or Carbon footprints. Hence the overall environmental impact is low and farmers looking for more versatile water pumping solutions than the Fossil fuels run conventional ones.
Secondary Data References- As per World Bank report on Sustainable Water Supply solutions through Solar Pumps Solar Water Pumping, or photovoltaic water pumping (PVP), provides an alternative. After years of research and technological advances, it has proven to be operationally, financially, and environmentally sustainable. In recent years, the cost of solar technology has dropped tremendously.? Prices for the solar panels used in these systems have dropped up to 80%.? In addition, these panels last around 25 years, requiring little maintenance throughout this time.
These factors have made Solar Water Pumping an extremely viable way to expand energy access across developing countries and communities, while creating a strong resistance to shifts in rainfall caused by climate change or unreliable seasonable patterns.? Some governments have opted to subsidize the cost of solar pumping, increasing the pool of shared learning for this emerging technology.
The best part is that Solar-powered irrigation systems can utilize both underground water and open water sources like creeks, streams, and rivers. Sustainable ways of farming create a significant impact in the lives of people. Apart from the improved farming practices an proper water supply farmers can benefit from improved Crop yield and have the option of growing many other Crops, reduced dependence on Fossil fuels, is cost effective and has the potential for financial savings overall the result is an empowered farmer.
OORJAgram India has been working actively in remote and far flung areas provide turnkey energy solutions benefitting the Communities and Livelihoods engaged in Agriculture. We provide Solar Powered Water Pumping Solutions that provide Uninterrupted Water Supply for Irrigation Purposes, we deal in Submersible, Open Well and Mono Block Water pumps. We have provided these solutions to many Individual farmers across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and worked with multiple stakeholders, Organizations, Government, Private and Public.
Learning Points- As per an article published in farming insider on Solar Powered Irrigation System-Solar Water Pump.
Inference- The potential of solar-powered irrigation system is immense. With advancements in technology, these systems are becoming more efficient and affordable. As we move towards a greener and more Sustainable future, Solar-Powered Irrigation system play a vital role in transforming the Agricultural sector.
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