In Short : Farmers in Bangladesh are testing solar-powered irrigation systems to reduce reliance on expensive diesel pumps. Rising fuel costs are pushing growers to adopt renewable-powered water solutions that lower operating expenses and improve energy reliability. Solar irrigation offers long-term savings, reduces emissions, and enhances agricultural resilience while supporting sustainable farming practices and strengthening […]
The Lake Basin Development Authority, (LBDA) has launched a solar-powered irrigation project to boost food and nutritional security. [Kepher Otieno, Standard] The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has increased public awareness on a solar-powered irrigation project that aims to boost food security in 18 counties. Raymond Omollo, the LBDA managing director said the investment in […]
In its avowed goal of meeting increasing power demand, the government is going to buy surplus electricity generated from the solar irrigation system to increase the use of renewable energy. Official sources said, the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) has prepared a draft guideline for grid integration of solar irrigation pumps. Besides a […]