Low-cost and fast irrigation technologies for smallholder farmers.
The MoneyMaker Solar pump, weighing 2kg, is complemented by a 60W solar panel. Compact in size at approximately 10cm x 10cm x 20cm, it operates as a submersible pressure pump, capable of lifting water upwards of 10 meters. Hoses (¾”) are optional and add additional weight and cost. This solar-powered solution offers a lightweight and efficient option for small-scale irrigation, reducing dependence on manual methods and traditional power sources.
This technology is pre-validated.
Trademark
The MoneyMaker Solar pump technology may be of interest to manufacturers, resellers and users (farmers).
Manufacturers
Manufacturing the MoneyMaker Solar pump presents an opportunity to transform agricultural practices. To enter this market:
Identify potential customers, including resellers, cooperatives, agricultural associations, and development projects, to target sales efforts effectively.
Resellers
Selling The MoneyMaker Solar pump can revolutionize agricultural efficiency and sustainability. To enter this market:
Target potential customers, including individual farmers, agricultural cooperatives, development projects, and government initiatives, highlighting the benefits of adopting low-cost irrigation pumps for improved agricultural productivity and water management.
Users
Utilizing The MoneyMaker Solar pump offers smallholder farmers an efficient and sustainable solution for crop irrigation. Key considerations for users include:
By following these steps and considerations, stakeholders can effectively integrate low-cost irrigation pumps into agricultural practices, promoting efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in farming communities.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Kenya | Tested | –Not adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | ||||
Semiarid | ||||
Subhumid | ||||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Last updated on 30 April 2024