Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review
Irrigation expansion is critical for agricultural and rural development, food and nutrition security, and climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lack of accessible energy for irrigation development due to limited off- and on-grid infrastructure and the resulting dependence on costly...
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| author | Durga, Neha Schmitter, Petra S. Ringler, Claudia Mishra, Shrishti Magombeyi, Manuel Simba Ofosu, Abena Pavelic, Paul Hagos, Fitsum Melaku, Dagmawi Verma, Shilp Minh, Thai Thi Matambo, Chamunorwa |
| author_browse | Durga, Neha Hagos, Fitsum Magombeyi, Manuel Simba Matambo, Chamunorwa Melaku, Dagmawi Minh, Thai Thi Mishra, Shrishti Ofosu, Abena Pavelic, Paul Ringler, Claudia Schmitter, Petra S. Verma, Shilp |
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| description | Irrigation expansion is critical for agricultural and rural development, food and nutrition security, and climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lack of accessible energy for irrigation development due to limited off- and on-grid infrastructure and the resulting dependence on costly fuel-based irrigation have been key inhibiting factors for irrigation expansion in the region. Off-grid solar-powered irrigation pumps (SIPs) can overcome many of the energy access and other challenges in the region, but their uptake has been slow. Given the nascent development of the solar irrigation sector in SSA, this paper combines a review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature with key informant interviews to identify systemic barriers to the adoption and growth of solar-powered irrigation. We identify uncovered risks, lack of incentives, and lack of capacity as the key factors limiting the adoption of solar-powered irrigation. Moreover, despite significant global cost reductions, solar-powered irrigation systems remain costly in SSA due to limited market development and geographical constraints. Lack of regulation and low investment in building local institutions and value chains further affect uptake and inhibit leveraging the energy transition for ensuring food security and agriculture-led poverty alleviation in SSA. We propose a move away from thinking of SIPs as “silver bullets” and towards a systems approach and the design of context-specific solutions to address risks, incentives and capacity challenges. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1375362025-10-26T13:02:46Z Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review Durga, Neha Schmitter, Petra S. Ringler, Claudia Mishra, Shrishti Magombeyi, Manuel Simba Ofosu, Abena Pavelic, Paul Hagos, Fitsum Melaku, Dagmawi Verma, Shilp Minh, Thai Thi Matambo, Chamunorwa irrigation solar powered irrigation systems agricultural development infrastructure systems analysis Irrigation expansion is critical for agricultural and rural development, food and nutrition security, and climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lack of accessible energy for irrigation development due to limited off- and on-grid infrastructure and the resulting dependence on costly fuel-based irrigation have been key inhibiting factors for irrigation expansion in the region. Off-grid solar-powered irrigation pumps (SIPs) can overcome many of the energy access and other challenges in the region, but their uptake has been slow. Given the nascent development of the solar irrigation sector in SSA, this paper combines a review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature with key informant interviews to identify systemic barriers to the adoption and growth of solar-powered irrigation. We identify uncovered risks, lack of incentives, and lack of capacity as the key factors limiting the adoption of solar-powered irrigation. Moreover, despite significant global cost reductions, solar-powered irrigation systems remain costly in SSA due to limited market development and geographical constraints. Lack of regulation and low investment in building local institutions and value chains further affect uptake and inhibit leveraging the energy transition for ensuring food security and agriculture-led poverty alleviation in SSA. We propose a move away from thinking of SIPs as “silver bullets” and towards a systems approach and the design of context-specific solutions to address risks, incentives and capacity challenges. 2024-01 2024-01-10T20:27:01Z 2024-01-10T20:27:01Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137536 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118155 https://doi.org/10.1029/2020EF001611 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adi9497 Open Access Elsevier Durga, Neha; Schmitter, Petra; Ringler, Claudia; Mishra, Shrishti; Magombeyi, Manuel S.; Ofosu, Abena; et al. 2024. Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in sub-saharan Africa: A review. Energy Strategy Reviews 51: 101294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2024.101294 |
| spellingShingle | irrigation solar powered irrigation systems agricultural development infrastructure systems analysis Durga, Neha Schmitter, Petra S. Ringler, Claudia Mishra, Shrishti Magombeyi, Manuel Simba Ofosu, Abena Pavelic, Paul Hagos, Fitsum Melaku, Dagmawi Verma, Shilp Minh, Thai Thi Matambo, Chamunorwa Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review |
| title | Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review |
| title_full | Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review |
| title_fullStr | Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review |
| title_short | Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review |
| title_sort | barriers to the uptake of solar powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in sub saharan africa a review |
| topic | irrigation solar powered irrigation systems agricultural development infrastructure systems analysis |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137536 |
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