Difference between revisions of "Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development initiative - Winners"
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− | '''Biomass-Powered Thermal Processing of Ethiopian Bamboo. '''''African Bamboo, Ethiopia'' <br/>African Bamboo is developing an environmentally friendly bamboo thermal modification process | + | '''Biomass-Powered Thermal Processing of Ethiopian Bamboo. '''''African Bamboo, Ethiopia''<br/>African Bamboo is developing an environmentally friendly bamboo thermal modification process, involving the combustion of biomass dust. Read '''[[Biomass-Powered_Thermal_Processing_of_Ethiopian_Bamboo|more]]'''.<br/><br/><br/>'''Hybrid Vehicles with Exportable Power for Community-Based Agriculture Mechanization. '''''Motivo Enegineering, India''<br/>Motivo Engineering is developing hybrid vehicles with exportable power for community-based agriculture mechanization. The system utilizes power from varied energy sources such as solar panels, wind turbines, etc. to enable increased productivity all along the agriculture value chain. Read '''[[Hybrid_Vehicles_with_Exportable_Power_for_Community-Based_Agriculture_Mechanization|more]]'''.<br/><br/><br/>'''Hydroponic Greem Farming Initiative. '''''ECO Consult, Jordan''<br/>ECO Consult has developed an integrated model of hydroponic and photovoltaic farming to compete with conventional greenhouse technology and drip irrigation systems. Read '''[[Hydroponic_Greem_Farming_Initiative_in_Jordan|more]]'''. |
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− | '''Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal. '''''The Earth Insitute at Columbia University, USA<br/> | + | '''Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal. '''''The Earth Insitute at Columbia University, USA''<br/>Earth Institute’s solution will enables farmers to use a central solar energy unit to power multiple AC pumps for irrigation - taking advantage of the benefits of solar without the high costs associated with DC-powered pumps and battery storage. Read '''[[Micro-Solar_Utilities_for_Small-Scale_Irrigation_in_Senegal|more]]'''. |
− | <br/>'''Solar-Powered Pumps for Improved Irrigation in Honduras, Nepal, Zambia. '''''iDE International Development Enterprises, USA<br/> | + | <br/>'''Solar-Powered Pumps for Improved Irrigation in Honduras, Nepal, Zambia. '''''iDE International Development Enterprises, USA''<br/>iDE’s universal piston pump can compete with fossil fuel pumps both in terms of cost and enhancing agricultural productivity. Read '''[[Solar-Powered_Pumps_for_Improved_Irrigation_in_Honduras,_Nepal,_Zambia|more]]'''. |
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== Decentralized Power == | == Decentralized Power == | ||
− | '''Biomass Mini-Grids for Palm Oil Producing Communities in Benin and Tanzania. '''''Camco Advisory Services, Tanzania<br/>' | + | '''Biomass Mini-Grids for Palm Oil Producing Communities in Benin and Tanzania. '''''Camco Advisory Services, Tanzania''<br/>Camco's Village Industrial Power (VIP) Plants - mini-grid systems powered through the combustion of biomass waste - generate energy for use in a diverse range of agricultural activities. Read '''[[Biomass_Mini-Grids_for_Palm_Oil_Producing_Communities_in_Benin_and_Tanzania_(Camco_Advisory_Services)|more]]'''. |
− | <br/>'''Smart Grid on Main Street: Electricity and Value-added Processing for Agricultural Goods in Rural Haiti. '''''EarthSpark International, USA<br/> | + | <br/>'''Smart Grid on Main Street: Electricity and Value-added Processing for Agricultural Goods in Rural Haiti. '''''EarthSpark International, USA''<br/>EarthSpark has developed a solar-diesel hybrid micro-grid system that will increase access to affordable, reliable electricity for value-added agricultural processing. Read '''[[Solar-Diesel_Hybrid_System_for_Agricultural_Processing_in_Haiti_(Earth_Spark_International)|more]]'''. |
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== Cold Storage == | == Cold Storage == | ||
− | '''SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique. '''''Rebound Technology, USA<br/> | + | '''SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique. '''''Rebound Technology, USA''<br/>SunChill is a novel, off-grid refrigeration solution enabling increased agricultural productivity by: (i) Removing field heat from crops immediately following harvest, (ii) Providing continued product cooling at local markets/central processing facilities. Read '''[[Solar_Cooling_for_Horticultural_Preservation_in_Mozambique_(Rebound_Technology)|more]]'''. |
− | <br/>'''Reducing Milk Spoilage through Solar Powered Milk Chilling in Rural India. '''''Promethean Power Systems, USA<br/> | + | <br/>'''Reducing Milk Spoilage through Solar Powered Milk Chilling in Rural India. '''''Promethean Power Systems, USA''<br/>Promethean’s refrigeration solution uses a thermal energy battery pack that charges on solar power and/or a few hours of grid electricity. This provides cold storage around the clock despite inconsistent access to electricity. Read '''[[Solar_Powered_Milk_Chilling_in_Rural_India_(Promethean_Power_Systems)|more]]'''. |
− | <br/>'''Solar-Powered Refrigeration for Kenyan Dairy Farms. '''''SunDanzer Refrigeration, USA<br/> | + | <br/>'''Solar-Powered Refrigeration for Kenyan Dairy Farms. '''''SunDanzer Refrigeration, USA''<br/>Recognizing the need for affordable cold-chain technologies, SunDanzer is developing a small-scale portable cooling system tailored for use in the Kenyan dairy market. Read '''[[Solar-Powered_Refrigeration_for_Kenyan_Dairy_Farms_(SunDanzer)|more]]'''. |
− | <br/>'''Biogas-Powered Evaporative Cooling for Uganda’s Dairy Industry. '''''University of Georgia Research Foundation, USA<br/> | + | <br/>'''Biogas-Powered Evaporative Cooling for Uganda’s Dairy Industry. '''''University of Georgia Research Foundation, USA''<br/>UGARF has developed a refrigeration unit powered on biogas - which is extracted from cow manure. The unit regenerates zeolite plates, which retain their capacity to capture water vapor from the evaporative milk chilling process. Read '''[[Biogas-Powered_Evaporative_Cooling_for_Uganda’s_Dairy_Industry_(UGARF_&_Smallholder_Fortunes)|more]]'''. |
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Revision as of 17:43, 19 November 2014
In it's inaugural round, more than 475 organizations from 80 countries applied to the Powering Agriculture Grand Energy Challenge for Development, offering market-based, clean energy innovations for the agricultural sphere in developing countries. Each of the 11 winning organizations received awards of between $800,000 and $1.5 million.
The innovations of the winners can be broadly categorized into applications for processing, irrigation, decentralized power, and cold storage.
ProcessingBiomass-Powered Thermal Processing of Ethiopian Bamboo. African Bamboo, Ethiopia
IrrigationMicro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal. The Earth Insitute at Columbia University, USA
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Decentralized PowerBiomass Mini-Grids for Palm Oil Producing Communities in Benin and Tanzania. Camco Advisory Services, Tanzania
Cold StorageSunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique. Rebound Technology, USA
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Further Information
- Agriculture Powering Agriculture Portal on energypedia
- Website: Powering Agriculture - Winners 2013
- Powering Agriculture Call for Innovation Powering Agriculture Call 2014
References