Understanding early adoption of solar irrigation in Lao PDR: benefits, challenges and policy gaps

Solar-powered irrigation pumps (SIPs) offer a promising climate-resilient option for farmers, enabling a shift from rainfed to year-round agriculture that can enhance food security and livelihoods. In Laos, SIPs are beginning to be adopted, but the impacts and broader implications of this early upta...

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Main Authors:	Pavelic, Paul, Keovilignavong, O., Sinavong, P., Viossanges, Mathieu, Keonouchanh, Santi, Keovongdy, Poupey, Phompackdee, S., Bounphanousay, D., Lautze, Jonathan
Format:	Artículo preliminar
Language:	Inglés
Published:	International Water Management Institute 2025
Subjects:	solar powered irrigation systems technology adoption policies groundwater pumps investment costs performance assessment smallholders food security livelihoods sustainability enabling environment innovation scaling capacity development
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178044