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 ...

In sub-Saharan Africa 80% of agricultural production is from smallholder farmers, who face constraints on increasing farm productivity resulting in a large yield gap. Extensive rain-fed agriculture ...

To ensure the long-term sustainability of agriculture, the Union government has been promoting the application of micro-irrigation and solar energy in agriculture. Micro-irrigation saves water, ...

A new study, led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) under the research project Renewables for African Agriculture (RE4AFAGRI), published in Environmental Research ...

Philippine government’s National Irrigation Administration revealed that two canal-top solar arrays for irrigation purposes were recently commissioned. It also said that 147 solar-powered irrigation ...

If you're on the hunt for a way to keep your plants hydrated when you're away or simply want a hands-off approach, an automatic irrigation system is just the ticket. This solar-powered Gardena ...

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 ...

This summer, solar provided about 10 per cent of the world’s electricity, surpassing nuclear for the first time. The ...

Not all crops will grow under solar panels. Depending on the layout, the panels reduce the light getting through by between 15% and 30%. Some denser layouts will block too much sun for staple crops ...

At least 600 Ugandan agricultural communities, particularly in rural areas in various parts of the country, are set to benefit from an innovative solar-powered irrigation system designed by Nexus ...