🌱 Powering agriculture with mobile solar pumps for sustainable irrigation & forestry growth! ☀️💧
Project Information:
| Assignment Name: | Piloting Use of Mobile Solar Water Pumps for Gujrat Forestry Plantation |
| Total Project Cost: | $15,000 (Exchange Rate: 1.06 = 1 Euro) |
| Project Duration: | 12 months (2023-2024) |
| Location: | Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scope: | Development and deployment of mobile solar-powered water pumps to support forestry, plantation and assist small landholders in water-scarce areas |
| Technology: | Renewable energy-driven irrigation systems |
| Implementation Partner: | Watercon |
Client Information:
| Client Name: | British American Tobacco (BAT) |
| Organization: | Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited |
| Department: | BAT Global Sustainability |
| Client Representative: | Najam-Us-Saqib Khan |
| Address: | Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Contact Details: | Email: najam_us_saqib_khan@bat.com |
Technology Used:
- Mobile Solar-Powered Water Pumps for flexible irrigation
- Renewable Energy Solutions for sustainable water access
- Portable Irrigation Technology adaptable to multiple water sources (streams, lakes, canals, tubewells)
- Custom-Built System Design for efficient water distribution on uneven terrains
Key Activities:
Farmer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Sensitization & mobilization of farming communities
- Capacity building for small landholders
Technical Development & Implementation
- System Conceptualization & Design of mobile solar water pumps
- Fabrication & Material Sourcing for pump units
- Transportation, Installation, and Commissioning of the units
- Test Runs & Troubleshooting for operational efficiency
Training & Capacity Building
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Training for farmers
- Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting for sustainable usage
- Business Plan Development to help agribusinesses scale the technology
Market Research & Future Expansion
- Test Marketing of mobile solar water pumps
- Scale-Up Strategy to replicate and expand technology adoption
Other Factors and Impact:
- Water Conservation & Renewable Energy Integration for sustainable agriculture
- Empowering Small-Scale Farmers by providing cost-effective irrigation solutions
- Scalability & Replicability potential for agribusiness expansion
- Strengthening Agribusiness Models through technology-driven solutions
This project is a pioneering step toward sustainable water management in agriculture, demonstrating how renewable energy can enhance irrigation efficiency and support forestry plantations. 🚜☀️💧
