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Renewable energy for smallholder irrigation
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| Subtitle
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A desk study on the current state and future potential of using renewable energy sources for irrigation by smallholder farmers.
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| Author
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Nederstigt, J.; Bom, G., J.
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| Year
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2014
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| Keywords
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renewable energy, water, smallholders, irrigation
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| Language
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English
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| Table of Contents
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..........................................................................5
1 Introduction.............................................................6
2 Results and findings...................................................6
2.1 Renewable 7pumpsets (conventional energy option)......................8
2.3 The smallholder farmer...............................................16
2.4 Financial evaluation of best alternatives............................18
2.5 Matkets & Business...................................................21
2.6 RISKS & CONSTRAINTS..................................................23
3 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................24
3.1 Conclusions..........................................................24
4 Annexes............................................................... 28
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| Abstract
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This study presents the results and findings of the desk study on RE for irrigation, and gives recommendations to boost the development of renewable SHI (Smallholder irrigation) technologies. It was carried out in 2013 by the PRACTICA Foundation for SNV.
The study consists mainly of an inventory and analysis of experiences in RE for irrigation in developing countries worldwide that have been successful in improving the living conditions of their low-income populations.
In addition, the study makes a set of recommendations for the application of RE in irrigation, by focusing on fossil fuel/appliance replacement.
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| Permission
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Yes
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| Category
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water, irrigation
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