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|teaser = The '''Water and Energy for Food''' aims to provide an overview of information related to clean energy and water-efficient technologies as well as increased energy efficiency to enhance agricultural production and value. [[Water and Energy for Food{{!}}Read more]]
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=== [[file:SustainableEnergy teal.svg  |25px|link=]] Sustainable Energy for Food ===
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Agriculture is both one of the main energy consuming sectors and one of the most affected sectors by the effects of climate change. Understanding the nexus between energy and food is essential to develop climate-smart solutions in the agricultural sector.
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*[[The Links between Energy & Food|The Links between Energy & Food]]
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*[[Energy Needs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture|Energy Needs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture]]
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*[[The Potential of Climate-Smart Agriculture|The Potential of Climate-Smart Agriculture]]
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The '''Powering Agriculture Portal''' aims to provide an overview of information related to clean energy technologies as well as increased energy efficiency to enhance agricultural production and value.
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=== [[file:WaterinAgriculture blue.svg  |25px|link=]] Water Use in Agriculture ===
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Around 70 percent of global freshwater withdrawals go into agriculture. Sustainable water management is pivotal in order to increase water use efficiency and ensure food and nutrition security.
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*[[Water Use in Agriculture|Water Use in Agriculture ]]
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=== [[file:Application blue.svg  |25px|link=]] Application in Food and Agriculture ===
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Sustainable energy can be applied in a large variety of agricultural activities, ensuring electricity supply in remote areas while increasing farmers’ incomes by saving costs on energy provision from traditional sources.
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*[[Sustainable Energy for Pumping and Irrigation|Pumping and Irrigation]]
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*[[Sustainable Energy for Cooling|Cooling]]
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=== [[file:EnergySource blue.svg  |25px|link=]] Energy Source for Food Production ===
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Depending on the geographical location, some energy sources are more suitable for agricultural production and processing steps than others. Adapting to local conditions is essential to improve energy efficiency.
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*[[Solar Power as Energy Source in Agrifood Systems|Solar Power]]
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*[[Biomass and Biogas as Energy Source in Agrifood Systems|Biomass and Biogas]]
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*[[Wind, Hydro and other Energy Sources in Agrifood Systems|Wind, Hydro and other Energy Sources]]
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The implementation of sustainable energy can be found among all steps of different value chains. Depending on production requirements and local conditions, technical innovations can improve farmers’ livelihoods considerably.
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*[[Sustainable Energy Use in the Dairy Value Chain|Dairy]]
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*[[Sustainable Energy Use in the Rice Value Chain|Rice]]
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*[[Sustainable Energy Use in Fruit and Vegetable Value Chains|Fruit and Vegetable]]
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*[[Introducing the Energy-Agriculture Nexus|Introducing the Nexus]]
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*[[Energy Needs in Smallholder Agriculture|Energy Needs of Smallholders]]<br/>
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=== [[file:EnergyEfficiency blue.svg  |25px|link=]] Energy Efficiency ===
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*[[Renewable Energy Resources in Powering Agriculture|Renewable Energies in Agriculture]]
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The world’s first fuel is energy efficiency, key to protect natural resources and the climate. Identifying and solving efficiency gaps is crucial for sustainable development.
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*[[Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture|GHG Emissions from Agriculture]]
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*[[Energy Efficiency in Agrifood Systems|Energy Efficiency in Agrifood Systems]]
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*[[Co-optimizing Solutions: Water and Energy for Food, Feed and Fiber|Co-optimizing Solutions: Water and Energy for Food, Feed and Fiber]]<br/>
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*[[Energy within Food and Agricultural Value Chains|Energy within Food and Agricultural VCs]]
 
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*[[The Role of Gender in the Energy and Agriculture Nexus|Role of Gender in the Nexus]]
 
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*[[Literature Analysis: Energy in Agriculture|Literature on Energy and Agriculture]]
 
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*[[Renewable Energy Benefits: Decentralized Solutions in the Agri-food Chain|Study: Renewable Energy Benefits: Decentralized Solutions in the Agri-food Chain]]
 
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*[[:File:Powering Biotrade. Renewable energy and energy efficiency in the southern African biotrade and small agricultural sector.pdf|Study: Powering Biotrade. Renewable energy and energy efficiency in the southern African biotrade and small agricultural sector]]<br/>
 
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=== Solar-powered Irrigation ===
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=== [[file:PoliciesRegulations blue.svg  |25px|link=]] Policies and Regulations ===
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The adoption of clean energy solutions can improve considerably when governmental action and regulations provide clear incentives and complement market development.
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*[[Policies and Regulations for Sustainable Agrifood Systems|Policies and Regulations for Sustainable Agrifood Systems]]
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*[[Basics and SWOT Analysis of SPIS|Overview, SWOT and Case Studies]]<br/>
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*[[Powering Agriculture: Irrigation|Irrigation]]<br/>
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*[[Comparative Financial Analysis of Irrigation Solutions|Comparative Financial Analysis of Irrigation Solutions]]
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As financing is usually the main barrier to gain access to innovative sustainable technologies, both appropriate financial instruments and thoughtful business models are necessary to promote and finance sustainable innovations.
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*[[Financial Instruments and Financing for Sustainable Agrifood Systems|Financial Instruments and Financing]]
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*[[Solar Powered Irrigation Systems - Technology, Economy, Impacts|Study: Solar Powered Irrigation Systems]]
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*[[Business Models for Sustainable Agrifood Systems|Business Models]]
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*[[Solar Pumping for Irrigation: Improving Livelihoods and Sustainability|Study: Solar Pumping for Irrigation: Improving Livelihoods and Sustainability]]
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=== Solar-powered Cold Storage ===
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=== [[file:Crosscutting icon.svg  |25px|link=]] Cross-cutting Issues ===
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The linkages between water, energy and agriculture impact a multitude of cross-cutting issues, such as gender, health and land rights.
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*[[Gender Aspects in Agriculture|Gender and Agriculture]]
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*[[Digitalisation in Agriculture|Digitalisation in Agriculture]]
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*[[Cooling for Agriculture|Cooling for Agriculture]]<br/>
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*[[Solar Milk Cooling with Insulated Milk Cans|Solar Milk Cooling]]<br/>
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All links for reports, case studies, innovations, tools and useful training material can be found here.
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*[[Climate-Smart Agrifood Systems: Publications|Publications]]
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*[[Climate-Smart Agrifood Systems: Links|Links]]
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*[[Climate-Smart Agrifood Systems: Tools & Software|Tools & Software]]
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*[[Energy Auditing|Energy Auditing]]<br/>
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=== PoweringAg: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development ===
 
  
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*[[MOOC: Powering Agriculture – Sustainable Energy for Food|MOOC Powering Agriculture]]
 
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*[https://poweringag.org/docs/annual-report-fy-2017 Powering Agriculture Annual Report]
 
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*[[Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development|Powering Ag: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development (PAEGC)]]
 
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*[[Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development initiative - Winners|The 24 Innovators of PAEGC]]
 
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*[[Opportunities for Agri-Food Chains to become Energy-Smart|Study: Energy-Smart Agri-food Chains]]
 
  
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=== Policy Framework ===
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*[[Policies and Regulations for the Energy-Agriculture Nexus|Policies and Regulations for the Nexus]]
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[https://subscribe.newsletter2go.com/?n2g=7z7npd8n-asvc51dv-r6j Sign up for the SPIS newsletter!]
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*[[Comparison of various Policy Tools for Promoting Renewable Energies|Comparison of various Policy Tools for Promoting Renewable Energies]]
 
  
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===  SPIS Toolbox ===
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[[Toolbox on SPIS|Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS)]]
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*[[Techno-Economic Analysis in Agricultural Value Chains|Techno-Economic Analysis in Agricultural Value Chains]]
 
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*[[Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Agrifood Business Cases|Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Agrifood Business Cases]]
 
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*[[:File:Costs and Benefits of Clean Energy Technologies in the Milk, Vegetable and Rice Value Chains.pdf|Study: Costs and Benefits of Clean Energy Technologies in the Milk, Vegetable and Rice Value Chains]]<br/>
 
  
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[[Opportunity - SPIS Toolbox - Online Trainings for Advisors|SPIS Toolbox - Online Trainings for Advisors]]
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Have a query? Discuss it with the agriculture experts on energypedia '''[[Group talk:Powering Agriculture|here]]'''!<br/>
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[http://sip.africa.iwmi.org/ New tool to assess land suitability for irrigation using solar energy]
  
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==== Newsletter ====
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[https://www.powerforall.org/resources/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-productive-uses-of-energy?utm_source=ZohoCRM+Contacts&utm_campaign=34141ee49c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_30_2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7c3f1e0b60-34141ee49c-326791533 Fact Sheet: Productive uses of energy]
  
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[https://subscribe.newsletter2go.com/?n2g=7z7npd8n-asvc51dv-r6j Sign up for the SPIS newsletter!]
 
  
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=== Latest Publications ===  
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[[File:Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) - Technology, Economy, Impacts.pdf|80px|Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) - Technology, Economy, Impacts]]
  
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[[File:Story_Sheet-Upscale_deployment_of_solar_pumps_in_rural_India.pdf|Story Sheet: Upscale deployment of solar pumps in rural India]]<br/>
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===  Events ===
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=== Start a Discussion ===  
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Latest revision as of 19:46, 12 May 2022

Welcome to the Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) Portal

The Water and Energy for Food aims to provide an overview of information related to clean energy and water-efficient technologies as well as increased energy efficiency to enhance agricultural production and value. Read more



SustainableEnergy teal.svg Sustainable Energy for Food

Agriculture is both one of the main energy consuming sectors and one of the most affected sectors by the effects of climate change. Understanding the nexus between energy and food is essential to develop climate-smart solutions in the agricultural sector.

WaterinAgriculture blue.svg Water Use in Agriculture

Around 70 percent of global freshwater withdrawals go into agriculture. Sustainable water management is pivotal in order to increase water use efficiency and ensure food and nutrition security.

Application blue.svg Application in Food and Agriculture

Sustainable energy can be applied in a large variety of agricultural activities, ensuring electricity supply in remote areas while increasing farmers’ incomes by saving costs on energy provision from traditional sources.

EnergySource blue.svg Energy Source for Food Production

Depending on the geographical location, some energy sources are more suitable for agricultural production and processing steps than others. Adapting to local conditions is essential to improve energy efficiency.

ValueChain blue.svg Value Chain

The implementation of sustainable energy can be found among all steps of different value chains. Depending on production requirements and local conditions, technical innovations can improve farmers’ livelihoods considerably.

EnergyEfficiency blue.svg Energy Efficiency

The world’s first fuel is energy efficiency, key to protect natural resources and the climate. Identifying and solving efficiency gaps is crucial for sustainable development.

PoliciesRegulations blue.svg Policies and Regulations

The adoption of clean energy solutions can improve considerably when governmental action and regulations provide clear incentives and complement market development.

Financingteal.svg Financing and Business Models

As financing is usually the main barrier to gain access to innovative sustainable technologies, both appropriate financial instruments and thoughtful business models are necessary to promote and finance sustainable innovations.

Crosscutting icon.svg Cross-cutting Issues

The linkages between water, energy and agriculture impact a multitude of cross-cutting issues, such as gender, health and land rights.

Blank icon.svg Downloads and Links

All links for reports, case studies, innovations, tools and useful training material can be found here.

Contact the Team

we4f@giz.de


SPIS Newsletter

Sign up for the SPIS newsletter!


SPIS Toolbox

Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS)


News of the Month

SPIS Toolbox - Online Trainings for Advisors

New tool to assess land suitability for irrigation using solar energy

Fact Sheet: Productive uses of energy


Latest Publications

Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) - Technology, Economy, Impacts


Events

All Events


Start a Discussion

Have a query? Discuss it with the agriculture experts on energypedia here!


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