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In it's inaugural round, more than 475 organizations from 80 countries applied to the [[Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development|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. | In it's inaugural round, more than 475 organizations from 80 countries applied to the [[Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development|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. | ||
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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, 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 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]]'''. | '''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 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]]'''. | ||
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== 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/> | |
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<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. '''''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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'''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]]'''. | '''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]]'''. | ||
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== Cold Storage == | == Cold Storage == | ||
− | + | '''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/> | |
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<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/>'''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]]'''. | ||
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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 11:23, 16 December 2014
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 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