Difference between revisions of "Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development initiative - Winners"
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<br/>'''[[Hybrid Vehicles with Exportable Power for Community-Based Agriculture Mechanization|Hybrid Vehicles with Exportable Power for Community-Based Agriculture Mechanization]]. '''''Motivo Enegineering, India''<br/>In 2013, 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 Green Farming Initiative in Jordan|Hydroponic Green Farming Initiative]]. '''''ECO Consult, Jordan''<br/>In 2013, ECO Consult has developed an integrated model of hydroponic and photovoltaic farming to compete with conventional greenhouse technology and drip irrigation systems. Read '''[[Hydroponic Green Farming Initiative in Jordan|more]]'''.<br/> | <br/>'''[[Hybrid Vehicles with Exportable Power for Community-Based Agriculture Mechanization|Hybrid Vehicles with Exportable Power for Community-Based Agriculture Mechanization]]. '''''Motivo Enegineering, India''<br/>In 2013, 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 Green Farming Initiative in Jordan|Hydroponic Green Farming Initiative]]. '''''ECO Consult, Jordan''<br/>In 2013, ECO Consult has developed an integrated model of hydroponic and photovoltaic farming to compete with conventional greenhouse technology and drip irrigation systems. Read '''[[Hydroponic Green Farming Initiative in Jordan|more]]'''.<br/> | ||
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− | '''[[Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal|Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal]]. '''''The Earth Insitute at Columbia University, USA''<br/>In 2013,Earth Institute’s solution will enable 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/> | + | '''[[Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal|Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal]]. '''''The Earth Insitute at Columbia University, USA''<br/>In 2013, Earth Institute’s solution will enable 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/> |
− | <br/>'''[[Solar-Powered Pumps for Improved Irrigation in Honduras, Nepal, Zambia|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]]'''.<br/> | + | <br/>'''[[Solar-Powered Pumps for Improved Irrigation in Honduras, Nepal, Zambia|Solar-Powered Pumps for Improved Irrigation in Honduras, Nepal, Zambia]]. '''''iDE International Development Enterprises, USA''<br/>In 2013, 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]]'''.<br/> |
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Revision as of 13:17, 23 March 2016
Overview
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.
Processing
Biomass-Powered Thermal Processing of Ethiopian Bamboo. African Bamboo, Ethiopia
Irrigation
Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal. The Earth Insitute at Columbia University, USA
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Decentralized Power
Biomass Mini-Grids for Palm Oil Producing Communities in Benin and Tanzania. Camco Advisory Services, Tanzania Smart Grid on Main Street: Electricity and Value-added Processing for Agricultural Goods in Rural Haiti. EarthSpark International, USA
Cold Storage
SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique. Rebound Technology, USA
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Further Information
- Powering Agriculture portal on energypedia
- Website: Powering Agriculture - Winners 2013
- Powering Agriculture Call 2014
- Powering Agriculture January 2015 Newsletter
References