Farmers use SunCulture products
We are the largest distributor of solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 50% market share in East Africa
Lower costs vs. petrol & diesel irrigation
We use carbon revenues and financial services to make solar-powered irrigation more affordable than dirty fuel pumps
- Accessing solar water pump for first time
- Without access to a good alternative
- Purchased the solar water pump on credit
- [Of those on credit] First access to credit
farmers realized higher production without planting additional land
potential increase in incomes for farmers
average income increase reported by customers in first year alone
Kenyan farmers report an improvement in how they farm (i.e., irrigation, crop diversification) due to the solar water pump
farmers report an improved quality of life
customers use energy access to generate revenues
17
hrs/week freed for other income-generating activities