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Benchmarking solar pump performance: off-grid solar irrigation pumps in Eastern and Central India

Year: 2025

Type: other

Abstract: This brief describes a three-state field study initiated by the Solar Energy for Rural Livelihoods (SE4RL) project with the objective of understanding the drivers of performance for off-grid solar irrigation pumps. The study covered approximately 300 solar irrigation systems in Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), Samastipur and Muzaffarpur (north Bihar), and East Singbhum (Jharkhand) to document usage patterns, irrigated area, revenue generation, equity of access, and operational efficiency. By analyzing these parameters, the study seeks to identify what drives high performance and where improvements are needed.

Source: CGSPace A Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research)

Authors: Verma, Shilp, Kuriachen, Philip, Bhattacharjee, Suchiradipta, Sharma, Laxmi, Basu, Subhodeep, Usadadia, Nikunj

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7201206294

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