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| === '''<span style="color:#879637;">Introduction</span>''' === | | === '''<span style="color:#879637;">Introduction</span>''' === |
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− | [[File:A Solar Array used to Pump Water from the Well.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A solar array used to pump water from the well (source: Lorentz Chili)]]Most water pumps utilized for irrigation purposes worldwide are powered by engines run on fossil fuels (diesel, petrol, gas) or on electricity supplied from the grid. Fossil energy sources are limited and emissions from their utilization have negative climate impacts. At the same time, the electricity supply in many developing countries is often insufficient and unreliable or wholly absent in rural areas. Moreover, prices of solar panels have reduced while the quality has improved. Today, solar pumps for irrigation have become an economical, technical and environmentally viable alternative to conventional pumping systems. | + | [[File:A Solar Array used to Pump Water from the Well.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A solar array used to pump water from the well (source: Lorentz Chili)]] Most water pumps utilized for irrigation purposes worldwide are powered by engines run on fossil fuels (diesel, petrol, gas) or on electricity supplied from the grid. Fossil energy sources are limited and emissions from their utilization have negative climate impacts. At the same time, the electricity supply in many developing countries is often insufficient and unreliable or wholly absent in rural areas. Moreover, prices of solar panels have reduced while the quality has improved. Today, solar pumps for irrigation have become an economical, technical and environmentally viable alternative to conventional pumping systems. |
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| However, major hindrance for the uptake of the technology is still a lack of information on solar pumps for irrigation and its relatively high investment costs. The knowledge on the potentials, limitations and risks of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) is incomplete among policy makers, producers and other stakeholders. For example, SPIS are seldom designed in a way that producer needs and site specific conditions (environmental, agronomic and technical aspects) are comprehensively addressed. Consequently, the potential of the technology is not optimized, or worse, has negative ecological and economic impacts. | | However, major hindrance for the uptake of the technology is still a lack of information on solar pumps for irrigation and its relatively high investment costs. The knowledge on the potentials, limitations and risks of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) is incomplete among policy makers, producers and other stakeholders. For example, SPIS are seldom designed in a way that producer needs and site specific conditions (environmental, agronomic and technical aspects) are comprehensively addressed. Consequently, the potential of the technology is not optimized, or worse, has negative ecological and economic impacts. |
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− | '''This manual provides up-to-date information on the technology and methods of promotion, as well as how to finance SPIS. '''Furthermore it gives insight into how SPIS are designed, set up and maintained. It is accompanied by a set of tools, such as maintenance check lists, data collection guidelines and design calculations. It strives to help find the optimal design of a system, thereby avoiding risks related to system efficiency, financial viability and the unsustainable use of water resources. The manual and tools target stakeholders who advise or finance medium-sized agricultural enterprises. These are '''agricultural (irrigation) extension advisors''' and '''credit officers / risk managers in financing institutions'''. Furthermore the manual support the advisory function of SPIS suppliers, by providing them with a holistic set of knowledge through which they can guide their clients towards a financially and environmentally sound decision. | + | '''This manual provides up-to-date information on the technology and methods of promotion, as well as how to finance SPIS. '''Furthermore it gives insight into how SPIS are designed, set up and maintained. It is accompanied by a set of tools, such as maintenance checklists, data collection guidelines and design calculations. It strives to help find the optimal design of a system, thereby avoiding risks related to system efficiency, financial viability and the unsustainable use of water resources. The manual and tools target stakeholders who advise or finance medium-sized agricultural enterprises. These are '''agricultural (irrigation) extension advisors''' and '''credit officers / risk managers in financing institutions'''. Furthermore the manual support the advisory function of SPIS suppliers, by providing them with a holistic set of knowledge through which they can guide their clients towards a financially and environmentally sound decision. |
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| The manual follows the course of action involved when giving advice on SPIS for an agricultural enterprise. It consists of this introduction and seven further modules. The modular approach enables the user to pick out specific information relevant to his/her situation. Each module however relates to and supplements the other modules. | | The manual follows the course of action involved when giving advice on SPIS for an agricultural enterprise. It consists of this introduction and seven further modules. The modular approach enables the user to pick out specific information relevant to his/her situation. Each module however relates to and supplements the other modules. |
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| *'''[[SPIS Maintain|MAINTAIN]]''' elaborates on maintenance plans, the selection of service providers, regular routines and documentation and monitoring. | | *'''[[SPIS Maintain|MAINTAIN]]''' elaborates on maintenance plans, the selection of service providers, regular routines and documentation and monitoring. |
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| === '''<span style="color: rgb(135, 150, 55);">Module Structure</span>''' === | | === '''<span style="color: rgb(135, 150, 55);">Module Structure</span>''' === |
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| At the end of each module links for further readings and multimedia files are provided. This last page is also used to describe what tools supplement to the module. The tools are available online and users can adapt them to their specific needs. | | At the end of each module links for further readings and multimedia files are provided. This last page is also used to describe what tools supplement to the module. The tools are available online and users can adapt them to their specific needs. |
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| + | === '''<span style="color:#879637;">Content of Modules</span>''' === |
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− | === '''<span style="color:#879637;">Content of Modules</span>''' ===
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| [[SPIS Toolbox - Specifics of Solar Energy|Specifics of solar energy]]<br/> | | [[SPIS Toolbox - Specifics of Solar Energy|Specifics of solar energy]]<br/> |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Analyze_Opportunities_and_Risks|Analyze opportunities and risks]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS Toolbox - Analyze Opportunities and Risks|Analyze opportunities and risks]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 1.[[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Understanding_Groundwater|Understanding groundwater]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 1.[[SPIS Toolbox - Understanding Groundwater|Understanding groundwater]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Credit_Policy:_Analyze_Potential|Credit policy : Analyze potential]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS Toolbox - Credit Policy: Analyze Potential|Credit policy : Analyze potential]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Collect_Data|Collect data on site]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS Toolbox - Collect Data|Collect data on site]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Select_Suitable_Installer|Select a suitable installer]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS Toolbox - Select Suitable Installer|Select a suitable installer]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Establish_and_Refine_Maintenance_Plan|Establish and refine maintenance plan]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 1. [[SPIS Toolbox - Establish and Refine Maintenance Plan|Establish and refine maintenance plan]] |
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| | style="width: 57px;" | [[SPIS Toolbox - Irrigation Principles|Irrigation principles SPIS]] | | | style="width: 57px;" | [[SPIS Toolbox - Irrigation Principles|Irrigation principles SPIS]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Analyze_Access_to_Finance|Analyze access to finance]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS Toolbox - Analyze Access to Finance|Analyze access to finance]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Analyze_Water_Management_and_Regulation|Analyze water management and regulation]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS Toolbox - Analyze Water Management and Regulation|Analyze water management and regulation]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Credit_Policy:_Risk_Analysis|Credit Policy: Risk analysis]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS Toolbox - Credit Policy: Risk Analysis|Credit Policy: Risk analysis]] |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Plan_Preparation_and_Installation|Plan site preparation and installation]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS Toolbox - Plan Preparation and Installation|Plan site preparation and installation]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Select_Suitable_Service_Provider|Select suitable service provider]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 2. [[SPIS Toolbox - Select Suitable Service Provider|Select suitable service provider]] |
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| | style="width: 57px;" | [[SPIS Toolbox - Solar Generator|1. Solar generator]] | | | style="width: 57px;" | [[SPIS Toolbox - Solar Generator|1. Solar generator]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 3. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Define_Target_Group_and_Stakeholders|Define target group and stakeholders]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 3. [[SPIS Toolbox - Define Target Group and Stakeholders|Define target group and stakeholders]] |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 3. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Determine_Water_Requirements_and_Availability|Determine water requirements and availability]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 3. [[SPIS Toolbox - Determine Water Requirements and Availability|Determine water requirements and availability]] |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 4. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Define_a_Promotion_Strategy|Define a promotion strategy]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 4. [[SPIS Toolbox - Define a Promotion Strategy|Define a promotion strategy]] |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 4. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Select_SPIS_Configuration|Select SPIS configuration]]<br/> | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 4. [[SPIS Toolbox - Select SPIS Configuration|Select SPIS configuration]]<br/> |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 5. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Estimate_System_Size_and_Costs|Estimate system size and costs]]<br/> | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 5. [[SPIS Toolbox - Estimate System Size and Costs|Estimate system size and costs]]<br/> |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 6. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Secure_Follow-up|Secure follow-up]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 6. [[SPIS Toolbox - Secure Follow-up|Secure follow-up]] |
− | | style="width: 57px;" | 6. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Adjust_Planning_and_Operation|Adjust planning and operation]] | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 6. [[SPIS Toolbox - Adjust Planning and Operation|Adjust planning and operation]] |
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− | | style="width: 57px;" | 6. [[SPIS_Toolbox_-_Assess_Financial_Viability|Assess financial viability]]<br/> | + | | style="width: 57px;" | 6. [[SPIS Toolbox - Assess Financial Viability|Assess financial viability]]<br/> |
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| *[[SPIS Toolbox - Abbreviations|Click here to view the glossary]] | | *[[SPIS Toolbox - Abbreviations|Click here to view the glossary]] |
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| === '''<span style="color:#879637;">Imprint</span>''' === | | === '''<span style="color:#879637;">Imprint</span>''' === |
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| *Katja Diembeck, GFA | | *Katja Diembeck, GFA |
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| + | <br/>GIZ is responsible for the content of this publication. Eschborn, October 2016 |
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− | GIZ is responsible for the content of this publication. Eschborn, October 2016
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− | === '''<span style="color: rgb(135, 150, 55);">Logos</span>''' ===
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| {{SPIS Magic Words}} | | {{SPIS Magic Words}} |