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= Impact =

The project will provide access to clean energy to operate irrigation systems and cold storage facilities. Micro-financing will allow operators to provide services at an affordable price, while generating enough revenue to remain profitable year-round. Increasing the availability of clean energy in communities will reduce reliance on carbon-based fuels currently used to power generators, kerosene lamps, etc. Deforestation may also be reduced as the CES provides an alternative to wood-fueled fires used to dry cardamom.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/private-sector-financed-community-solar-microgrids-agricultural-accelerators">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/private-sector-financed-community-solar-microgrids-agricultural-accelerators</ref>
<p style="text-align: center;">[[File:UVG-Accelerator-Diagram.jpg|thumb|center|600px|UVG Accelerator Diagram © Powering Agriculture]]</p>