Video/Webcast Biomass and solar PV hybrid minigrids for off-grid farming communities – Husk power systems Husk Power Systems discusses their hybrid solution using biomass and solar PV to provide a clean energy intervention in the food belts of Nigeria and Ghana. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 15/11/2018 More
Website Toolbox on solar powered irrigation system The Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) is designed to enable advisors, service providers and practitioners in the field of solar irrigation to provide broad hands-on guidance to end-users, policy-makers and financiers. The Toolbox comprises informative modules supplemented with user-friendly software tools (calculations sheets, checklists, guidelines). Source: Powering Agriculture Last updated on: 07/02/2019 More
Report Solar heat markets In Europe – Trends and market statistics 2017 This report aims at producing all the necessary elements to capture the full picture of the European markets for the industry, decision makers, investors and all professionals interested in solar heat markets. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 21/06/2019 More
Report Technical study report on measuring remote monitoring and remote controlling for solar thermal systems This technical study provides an overview on the status on ways of measuring, monitoring and controlling solar thermal in smaller systems, with a clear focus on current methods. It looks into the state-of-the-art for solar thermal, including some components such as sensors, controllers and connectivity. Also, provides possible service offerings based on the remote monitoring, controlling of solar heating systems. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 21/06/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 1 - Get Informed This module provides essential information for agricultural advisors and financial service providers to understand the operating principle of SPIS and to differentiate between the individual system components. Moreover, it starts to describe how the different configurations of the components can influence the performance of the entire system. The module will allow agricultural and financial service providers to support potential users of SPIS with upto-date information on the pros and cons of the technology and its individual components. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 2 - Promote and Initiate The promotion of modern and efficient Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) requires a proactive promotion effort by development practitioners, solar irrigation suppliers and agricultural extension service providers due to insufficient awareness among the target group.This module guides through the most important process steps that have to be considered when disseminating or scaling-up Solar Powered Irrigation Systems. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 3 - Safeguard Water This module aims to give an introduction to groundwater management and the principles of sustainable water management. It furthermore reviews the risks and impacts related to an overdraft of groundwater resources. Finally, this module provides a practical guideline for the integration of water management into the planning and operation of SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 4 - Market This module aims to provide high level theory on how to conduct market potential assessments for solar powered irrigation systems within a country or region. It provides parameters for consideration that may be applied by varying stakeholders (including private SPIS companies, policy-makers, financial institutions and development practitioners) in assessing the market potential of SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 5 - Invest Financing solar-powered irrigation can be an opportunity for financial institutions seeking to diversify their loan portfolio and expanding their range of financial products. The INVEST module focuses on the product features for SPIS loans, considering direct financing by financial institution to a small and medium-scale agricultural end borrower. The module also brings out the difference of financing solar powered irrigation systems as compared to conventional irrigation systems. It provides guidance to financial service providers who are already financing or planning to finance SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 6 - Finance This module describes general financial services possibly available to farmers who want to adopt a Solar Powered Irrigation System (SPIS). The goal of the module is to inform decision-making agencies (governments, financial institutions, technology providers, development practitioners, etc.) about the financial option more suitable for farmer needs considering their specific characteristics. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Technical study report on measuring remote monitoring and remote controlling for solar thermal systems This technical study provides an overview on the status on ways of measuring, monitoring and controlling solar thermal in smaller systems, with a clear focus on current methods. It looks into the state-of-the-art for solar thermal, including some components such as sensors, controllers and connectivity. Also, provides possible service offerings based on the remote monitoring, controlling of solar heating systems. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 21/06/2019 More
Video/Webcast Biomass and solar PV hybrid minigrids for off-grid farming communities – Husk power systems Husk Power Systems discusses their hybrid solution using biomass and solar PV to provide a clean energy intervention in the food belts of Nigeria and Ghana. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 15/11/2018 More
Report Solar Heating and Cooling Technology Roadmap This roadmap pathway is focusing on the standardized and cost optimal solutions to integrate solar thermal technology in all industrial processes, by developing collector structures adapted to industrial buildings, improved large-scale solar collector arrays, and new planning and design tools. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 20/12/2019 More
Report Guidelines for policy and framework conditions This publication tries to provide guidelines for policy and framework conditions related to solar heating and cooling, in particular solar water heating. It aims at providing a quick overview of the main issues to be considered for setting the right framework for the promotion of the solar thermal technology. Therefore, it outlines key recommendations and guidelines for the implementation of a programme for the promotion of solar water heating. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 20/12/2019 More
Report Guide on Standardisation and Quality Assurance for Solar Thermal This guide aims at explaining the relevance of quality assurance for a sustainable market development, besides providing an overview of quality assurance measures applied to solar thermal products and installations around the world. It also indicates some possible steps in order to set up a quality assurance system in a country. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 20/12/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 10 - Entretenir Les routines d’entretien auront une influence sur l’efficacité du fonctionnement et la durée de vie du SPIS. Le plan peut être formulé par le producteur avec le soutien d’un prestataire de services professionnel. Ce module propose des exemples de listes de contrôle, ou check listes, concernant l’entretien. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 9 - Irriguer Ce module IRRIGUER offre uneintroduction aux complexités de l’irrigation. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 8 - Installer Ce module récapitule les principales étapes de l'installation d’un système d’irrigation à énergie solaire (SPIS). L’installation d’un système d’irrigation nécessite une planification et des décisions du producteur car le système doit être mis en place en fonction des préférences et des critères d’utilisation définis. Le présent module décrit les étapes à suivre afin de mettre en place le système. Ce module tient compte du fait que le fournisseur de technologie n’est pas nécessairement le prestataire de services pour l’installation du SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 7 - Concevoir Ce module fournit des informations et des outils destinés aux prestataires de services agricoles pour estimer la taille, le type et la viabilité financière de systèmes d’irrigation à énergie solaire (SPIS) pour un site agricole donné. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 4 - Commercialiser Le module intitulé MARCHÉ se propose de donner une méthode théorique de haut niveau pour mener à bien les analyses de potentiel de marché des systèmes d’irrigation à énergie solaire (SPIS) dans un pays ou une région donnée. Il énonce un ensemble de paramètres à prendre en considération, lesquels peuvent être appliqués par les différentes parties prenantes (telles que les entreprises privées de SPIS, les décisionnaires, les institutions financières et les professionnels du développement) pour évaluer le potentiel commercial des systèmes d’irrigation à énergie solaire (SPIS). Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 3 - Préserver l’eau Le module PRÉSERVER L’EAU présente la gestion des eaux souterraines et les principes de la gestion durable de l’eau. Il examine en outre les risques et les répercussions liés à une utilisation excessive de ces ressources.Enfin, ce module définit des orientations pratiques visant à intégrer la gestion de l’eau dans la planification et l’exploitation des SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 2 - Promouvoir et Initier La promotion de systèmes d’irrigation à énergie solaire (SPIS) modernes et efficaces doit être menée de manière proactive par les professionnels chargés de leur développement, leurs fournisseurs et les prestataires de services de vulgarisation agricole en raison d’une sensibilisation insuffisante du groupe cible. Le présent module présente les principales étapes à suivre lors de la diffusion ou de l’application à plus grande échelle de systèmes d’irrigation à énergie solaire. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar PowerToolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 5 - Investired Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 5 - Investir Le financement de l’irrigation à énergie solaire peut représenter une opportunité pour les organismes de financement qui cherchent à diversifier leur portefeuille de prêts et à élargir leur gamme de produits financiers. Le module INVESTIR porte sur les caractéristiques produits des prêts ayant pour objet les systèmes d’irrigation à énergie solaire (SPIS) et présente le financement direct destiné par les organismes de financement à un emprunteur final ayant une exploitation agricole petite ou moyenne. Le module précise également en quoi il diffère du financement des systèmes d’irrigation conventionnels. Il fournit également des conseils aux prestataires de services financiers qui financent déjà des systèmes d’irrigation à énergie solaire ou qui prévoient de le faire. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 1 - S’informer Le module S’INFORMER fournit aux conseillers agricoles et aux prestataires de services financiers des informations essentielles pour comprendre le principe de fonctionnement d’un système d’irrigation à énergie solaire (SPIS) et identifier les différents éléments de ce dernier. Ce module décrit tout d’abord comment les différentes configurations des éléments sont susceptibles d’influer sur la performance de l’ensemble du système. Le module S’INFORMER permettra aux prestataires de services agricoles et financiers d’aider les utilisateurs potentiels d’un SPIS en leur fournissant des informations actualisées sur les avantages et les inconvénients de cette technologie et sur les différents éléments qui la compose. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 29/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 6 - Finance This module describes general financial services possibly available to farmers who want to adopt a Solar Powered Irrigation System (SPIS). The goal of the module is to inform decision-making agencies (governments, financial institutions, technology providers, development practitioners, etc.) about the financial option more suitable for farmer needs considering their specific characteristics. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 5 - Invest Financing solar-powered irrigation can be an opportunity for financial institutions seeking to diversify their loan portfolio and expanding their range of financial products. The INVEST module focuses on the product features for SPIS loans, considering direct financing by financial institution to a small and medium-scale agricultural end borrower. The module also brings out the difference of financing solar powered irrigation systems as compared to conventional irrigation systems. It provides guidance to financial service providers who are already financing or planning to finance SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 1 - Get Informed This module provides essential information for agricultural advisors and financial service providers to understand the operating principle of SPIS and to differentiate between the individual system components. Moreover, it starts to describe how the different configurations of the components can influence the performance of the entire system. The module will allow agricultural and financial service providers to support potential users of SPIS with upto-date information on the pros and cons of the technology and its individual components. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Integrating Solar Thermal in Buildings – A Quick Guide for Architects and Builders This guide aims at promoting solar water heating (SWH) systems to architects and builders from developing countries and help them consider integrating SWH applications in their designs. Intending to be a useful handbook, this “Quick Guide” provides a compact overview of the technology and its main characteristics; as well as the main requirements to be considered for its application in different types of projects and in different geographical locations. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 20/12/2019 More
Report Solar heat markets In Europe – Trends and market statistics 2017 This report aims at producing all the necessary elements to capture the full picture of the European markets for the industry, decision makers, investors and all professionals interested in solar heat markets. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 21/06/2019 More
Website Toolbox on solar powered irrigation system The Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) is designed to enable advisors, service providers and practitioners in the field of solar irrigation to provide broad hands-on guidance to end-users, policy-makers and financiers. The Toolbox comprises informative modules supplemented with user-friendly software tools (calculations sheets, checklists, guidelines). Source: Powering Agriculture Last updated on: 07/02/2019 More
Video/Webcast Biomass and solar PV hybrid minigrids for off-grid farming communities – Husk power systems Husk Power Systems discusses their hybrid solution using biomass and solar PV to provide a clean energy intervention in the food belts of Nigeria and Ghana. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 15/11/2018 More
Website Toolbox on solar powered irrigation system The Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) is designed to enable advisors, service providers and practitioners in the field of solar irrigation to provide broad hands-on guidance to end-users, policy-makers and financiers. The Toolbox comprises informative modules supplemented with user-friendly software tools (calculations sheets, checklists, guidelines). Source: Powering Agriculture Last updated on: 07/02/2019 More
Report Solar heat markets In Europe – Trends and market statistics 2017 This report aims at producing all the necessary elements to capture the full picture of the European markets for the industry, decision makers, investors and all professionals interested in solar heat markets. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 21/06/2019 More
Report Technical study report on measuring remote monitoring and remote controlling for solar thermal systems This technical study provides an overview on the status on ways of measuring, monitoring and controlling solar thermal in smaller systems, with a clear focus on current methods. It looks into the state-of-the-art for solar thermal, including some components such as sensors, controllers and connectivity. Also, provides possible service offerings based on the remote monitoring, controlling of solar heating systems. Source: Solar Heat EuropePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 21/06/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 1 - Get Informed This module provides essential information for agricultural advisors and financial service providers to understand the operating principle of SPIS and to differentiate between the individual system components. Moreover, it starts to describe how the different configurations of the components can influence the performance of the entire system. The module will allow agricultural and financial service providers to support potential users of SPIS with upto-date information on the pros and cons of the technology and its individual components. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 2 - Promote and Initiate The promotion of modern and efficient Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) requires a proactive promotion effort by development practitioners, solar irrigation suppliers and agricultural extension service providers due to insufficient awareness among the target group.This module guides through the most important process steps that have to be considered when disseminating or scaling-up Solar Powered Irrigation Systems. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 3 - Safeguard Water This module aims to give an introduction to groundwater management and the principles of sustainable water management. It furthermore reviews the risks and impacts related to an overdraft of groundwater resources. Finally, this module provides a practical guideline for the integration of water management into the planning and operation of SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 4 - Market This module aims to provide high level theory on how to conduct market potential assessments for solar powered irrigation systems within a country or region. It provides parameters for consideration that may be applied by varying stakeholders (including private SPIS companies, policy-makers, financial institutions and development practitioners) in assessing the market potential of SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 5 - Invest Financing solar-powered irrigation can be an opportunity for financial institutions seeking to diversify their loan portfolio and expanding their range of financial products. The INVEST module focuses on the product features for SPIS loans, considering direct financing by financial institution to a small and medium-scale agricultural end borrower. The module also brings out the difference of financing solar powered irrigation systems as compared to conventional irrigation systems. It provides guidance to financial service providers who are already financing or planning to finance SPIS. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2017 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More
Report Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS): Module 6 - Finance This module describes general financial services possibly available to farmers who want to adopt a Solar Powered Irrigation System (SPIS). The goal of the module is to inform decision-making agencies (governments, financial institutions, technology providers, development practitioners, etc.) about the financial option more suitable for farmer needs considering their specific characteristics. Source: Powering AgriculturePublished in: 2018 Last updated on: 24/10/2019 More