Solar Power in Africa

Apr 5, 2025

How solar is helping African farmers beat drought and diesel

Solar-powered irrigation is quietly transforming small farms across Africa, helping farmers boost yields, cut costs, and ditch dirty diesel.

In short:

• In Rwanda, smallholder farmers are adopting solar-powered irrigation systems, dramatically increasing their yields and allowing year-round farming even in drought-prone regions.
• The World Resources Institute (WRI) and national governments are backing efforts to integrate clean energy into the entire agricultural value chain — from irrigation to refrigeration and transport.
• While upfront costs remain high, financial support and falling tech prices are making renewable energy solutions more accessible and economically viable for rural farmers.

See article from the Daily Climate: https://www.dailyclimate.org/h...