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− | '''[[Biomass- | + | '''[[Biomass-Powered Thermal Processing of Ethiopian Bamboo|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/>'''[[Hybrid Vehicles with Exportable Power for Community-Based Agriculture Mechanization|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 Green Farming Initiative in Jordan|Hydroponic Green 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 Green Farming Initiative in Jordan|more]]'''. | ||
== Irrigation == | == Irrigation == | ||
− | '''Micro-Solar Utilities for Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal. '''''The Earth Insitute at Columbia University, USA''<br/>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/>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. '''''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/>'''[[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]]'''. |
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== Decentralized Power<br/> == | == Decentralized Power<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|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|more]]'''. |
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+ | '''[[Smart Grid on Main Street: Electricity and Value-added Processing for Agricultural Goods in Rural Haiti|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 '''[[Smart Grid on Main Street: Electricity and Value-added Processing for Agricultural Goods in Rural Haiti|more]].''' | ||
== Cold Storage<br/> == | == Cold Storage<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 '''[[SunChill: | + | '''[[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique|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 '''[[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique|more]]'''.<br/> |
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− | <br/>''' | + | <br/>'''[[Reducing Milk Spoilage through Solar Powered Milk Chilling in Rural India|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 '''[[Reducing Milk Spoilage through Solar Powered Milk Chilling in Rural India|more]]'''.<br/> |
− | | | + | <br/>'''[[SunChill: Solar-Powered Refrigeration for Kenyan Dairy Farms|SunChill: 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 '''[[SunChill: Solar-Powered Refrigeration for Kenyan Dairy Farms|more]]'''.<br/> |
+ | <br/>'''[[Biogas-Powered Evaporative Cooling for Uganda’s Dairy Industry|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|more]]'''.<br/> | ||
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== Further Information == | == Further Information == | ||
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*Website: [http://poweringag.org/2013-winners Powering Agriculture - Winners 2013] | *Website: [http://poweringag.org/2013-winners Powering Agriculture - Winners 2013] | ||
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Revision as of 14:39, 5 January 2015
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.
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 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
References