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Reaching the bottom of the pyramid with off-grid solar products is a challenge. Doing so with expensive but livelihood-enhancing productive appliances such as solar water pumps or cold storage verges on the impossible. Yet, business model innovation from entrepreneurs in India and Africa are paving the way to make these appliances or rather the services they offer accessible and affordable even at the BoP! Thanks Christopher Emmott and Acumen for sharing these insights!

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A solar water pump can cost over US $700. A walk-in cold room can cost more than 10 times that price. Christopher Emmott at Acumen explains why the high up-front costs of these sorts of Productive Use of Energy (PUE) technologies prevent many people at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) from purchasing them. He shares some innovative approaches and business models that can enable smallholder farmers, microentrepreneurs and other vulnerable communities to access these life-changing technologies. https://lnkd.in/gyvSnGan #EnergyAccess #solar #SolarEnergy #smallholders #SmallholderFarmers #smallholder #RenewableEnergy #agriculture #EmergingMarkets #farming #SustainableFarming #SustainableDevelopment #microentrepreneur #microentrepreneurs #Africa #India #agritech SokoFresh™ Promethean Power Systems Winock Solar CLASP Power for All Nithio Factor[e] Ventures Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) GOGLA CrossBoundary Group Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) Energy 4 Impact

Productive Use of Energy (PUE) technologies, such as solar water pumps, refrigeration and sewing machines, are crucial for helping smallholder farmers and other microentrepreneurs generate incomes. But as Christopher Emmott at Acumen explains, the high up-front costs of PUE appliances prevent many people at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) from purchasing them. He shares some innovative approaches and business models that can enable vulnerable communities to access these life-changing technologies. https://lnkd.in/dmVcMbFJ #EnergyAccess #solar #SolarEnergy #smallholders #SmallholderFarmers #smallholder #RenewableEnergy #agriculture #EmergingMarkets #farming #SustainableFarming #SustainableDevelopment #microentrepreneur #microentrepreneurs #Africa #India #agritech

Revolutionising Agriculture: The Power of Solar Water Pumps 🌞💧🚜 Good day, LinkedIn community! Today, I want to share an incredible innovation that’s changing the face of farming: Solar Water Pumps. Did you know that these pumps can significantly reduce the reliance on traditional, fossil-fuel-powered irrigation methods? By harnessing the power of the sun, they offer an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for farmers, especially in remote regions. Key Benefits: Cost-Effective: After the initial setup, solar pumps drastically cut down operational costs compared to their diesel counterparts. No batteries are needed in these pumping systems. When the pump is sized correctly, water is stored in tanks and tanks will be full by the time the sun sets. Environmentally Friendly: With zero emissions, they're a step towards sustainable farming. Enhanced Crop Yields: Reliable and efficient irrigation means better yields and diverse cropping opportunities. We all know about the devastating effects that load shedding has on irrigation schedules of farmers in South Africa. Accessible Water Sources: Solar pumps can tap into deep groundwater or distant water bodies, opening up new farming lands. Smart Agriculture: Integrating these pumps with smart tech can lead to optimal water usage and conservation. Many of the newer solutions offer remote monitoring and control. This innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s a gateway to sustainable development, improved food security, and economic growth, particularly in Southern African regions; our focus area for Cedar Pumps. Let’s embrace and promote sustainable solutions in agriculture. What are your thoughts on the potential of solar water pumps in transforming farming practices? #CedarSolar #CedarPumps #SustainableFarming #RenewableEnergy #AgriTech #SouthAfrica #Zimbabwe #Botswana #Namibia #Mozambique

Revolutionising Agriculture: The Power of Solar Water Pumps 🌞💧🚜 Good day, LinkedIn community! Today, I want to share an incredible innovation that’s changing the face of farming: Solar Water Pumps. Did you know that these pumps can significantly reduce the reliance on traditional, fossil-fuel-powered irrigation methods? By harnessing the power of the sun, they offer an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for farmers, especially in remote regions. Key Benefits: Cost-Effective: After the initial setup, solar pumps drastically cut down operational costs compared to their diesel counterparts. No batteries are needed in these pumping systems. When the pump is sized correctly, water is stored in tanks and tanks will be full by the time the sun sets. Environmentally Friendly: With zero emissions, they're a step towards sustainable farming. Enhanced Crop Yields: Reliable and efficient irrigation means better yields and diverse cropping opportunities. We all know about the devastating effects that load shedding has on irrigation schedules of farmers in South Africa. Accessible Water Sources: Solar pumps can tap into deep groundwater or distant water bodies, opening up new farming lands. Smart Agriculture: Integrating these pumps with smart tech can lead to optimal water usage and conservation. Many of the newer solutions offer remote monitoring and control. This innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s a gateway to sustainable development, improved food security, and economic growth, particularly in Southern African regions; our focus area for Cedar Pumps. Let’s embrace and promote sustainable solutions in agriculture. What are your thoughts on the potential of solar water pumps in transforming farming practices? #CedarSolar #CedarPumps #SustainableFarming #RenewableEnergy #AgriTech #SouthAfrica #Zimbabwe #Botswana #Namibia #Mozambique

🌞🚜 Powering Progress in Agriculture: Easy Power's Solar Water Pumps! 🚀🌱 Hey LinkedIn family! 👋 Ready to take your farming game to the next level? 🌾 Say goodbye to outdated irrigation methods and hello to Easy Power's solar water pumps! 🌞💧 🚀 Why choose Easy Power, you ask? 1️⃣ Go Green, Grow Green: Our solar pumps harness the power of the sun to keep your fields thriving. You'll be the talk of the town with the greenest crops around! 🌱☀️ 2️⃣ No More 'Oh No, My Crops Need Water' Moments: Tired of playing hide and seek with your water source? With Easy Power, your fields will be hydrated 24/7, and you can finally say goodbye to those midnight water runs. 🌙💦 3️⃣ Save Money, Farm Honey: Forget those hefty electricity bills. Easy Power's solar pumps are the key to cost-effective farming. Save money and watch your profits grow faster than your cornfields after a summer rain! 💰🌽 4️⃣ Easy Installation, No Drama: We know you've got a farm to run, and time is money. Our solar pumps are so easy to install, that even your grandma could do it (no offense, Grandma)! ⏰💪 Ready to transform your farming experience? 🚜 Contact Easy Power today and let's get those fields buzzing with success! 📞 256-392-001-947 🌐 https://bit.ly/3OPFylB #solarrevolution #farminginnovation #solarenergy #solarwaterpump

A brilliant article here from Power Africa on increasing women’s access to off-grid Productive Use of Energy (PUE) for agriculture - a project we supported in 2021. Our team produced a market-focused gender strategy that provided a deeper understanding of the challenges and needs of women farmers in terms of solar water pumping technologies, and identified the actions, tools, and partnerships needed to better serve the women’s segment at the nexus of energy services in the agriculture sector. Read the article via the link below 💡 ⬇ #Tanzania #solarenergy #gender #agriculture #womenfarmers #productiveuseofenergy #genderassessment #irrigation