The project will initially target an estimated 3,000 smallholder farmers, organized into farmer groups and cooperatives. It will seek to support Rwanda\u2019s farmers in adopting small-scale solar irrigation, as well as working with local banks to implement financing schemes for farmers. The eventual objective is to support 13,000 farmers over five years.<\/p>\n
Ben Good, CEO of Energy 4 Impact said: \u201cThe lack of penetration of small-scale solar irrigation is both a challenge and an opportunity. The development of the market is held back by farmers\u2019 lack of awareness, non-affordability of the high upfront cost, minimal sales\/distribution presence of suppliers and poor availability of agricultural finance.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project will be implemented in Rwanda in over eight districts in the Eastern and Southern parts of the country. The districts include: Bugesera, Kirehe, Nyagatare, Ngoma, and Gatsibo in the East; and Gisagara, Kamonyi and Muhanga in the Southern Province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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