Solar irrigation market analysis in Ethiopia
- Author
- Language
- English
- Expertises
- Irrigation
This study report discusses the findings of a market assessment on solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. The research focuses on the private smallholder irrigation segment (< 5ha) in the national regional states of Amhara, Oromia, SNNP and Tigray. The study shows that the solar irrigation market in Ethiopia is underdeveloped due to limited supply, demand and supportive initiatives. To increase farmers’ demand it is necessary that suppliers start offering integrated solutions including solar pumps, suitable application systems, local services, information and accessible finance. A broad alliance of government institutions and donors is needed to smoothen the supply hurdles, which could lead to increased competition, reduced prices and better services. Specific low-risk finance instruments need to be developed in order to stimulate the solar irrigation market.
