Solar irrigation in Nepal: Opportunities and challenges
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Resource ID
11092
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Contributed by
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Photo Credit/Author/Presenter
Shisher Shrestha, National Researcher, IWMI-Nepal; Manohara Khadka, Country Representative - IWMI Nepal; Gitta Shrestha, National Researcher - IWMI Nepal
Other
agricultural sector rainwater small farmers irrigable land diesel pump not eco-friendly irrigation climate change agriculture renewable energy climate resilience developing countries increase production increase income irrigation subsidy
Date
19 April 22
Country
Nepal
Vedio URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1B7lAKCmfI&list=PLCFD0BB5F1019383E&index=2
Summary
Nepal is an agrarian economy where the agriculture sector contributes to one-third of the GDP. The agriculture sector is dependent on surface and groundwater for irrigation. Solar-powered irrigation pumps (SIPs) have emerged as a viable alternative to diesel pumps. But what are the opportunities and challenges of solar irrigation in Nepal?