Why Maharashtra’s solar pump scheme is grabbing attention globally

Discover how Maharashtra's innovative solar pump scheme is revolutionizing irrigation, benefiting farmers while inspiring ...
The Better India

Once Monsoon-Dependent, This Jharkhand Woman Farmer Now Earns Rs 3 Lakh a Year, Thanks to Solar Irrigation

In Jharkhand, a woman farmer uses solar irrigation and agri-tech training to grow multiple crops, earn Rs 3 lakh a year, and ...
standardmedia.co.ke

Strategic advice helps solar irrigation company overcome barriers to market scale

NAIROBI, KENYA: Only 25 percent of irrigable land is under irrigation in Kenya. Irrigation is key to improving agricultural production, thereby generating prosperity and employment in small farming ...
PV Tech

Agro-centric mini-grids and solar trolleys could transform Indian farming

A group of private companies is pioneering a new approach to powering the agricultural industry in rural India that could significantly increase productivity of small-holder farmers, by combining ...
The Star

Solar irrigation boosts Bicol’s rice production, revives idle farmlands

THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol has activated solar-powered irrigation systems in the provinces of Masbate, Albay and Camarines Sur, in a move expected to boost local rice ...
Mid Day

Maharashtra: MSEDCL sets Guinness World Record with 45,911 solar agricultural pumps in 30 days

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has successfully driven the installation of 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in just 30 days. The milestone was ...