KSSI Project Technology Profile and Pump Assessments

Overview

• Farmers expectations of the solar pumps were generally met
• Most farmers intend to expand their farms due to the improved water access,
  reliability and reduced energy costs
• There is need for local capacity building at technician level to improve the
  quality of installations and maintenance at the counties
• Security is a concern which often leads to more portable module configurations
  i.e temporary module installations placed in the dirt.
• Purchase power continues to be the main barrier to acquisition of solar pumps.
  The farmers are open to credit options; this will further grow the solar water
  pump market
• There’s need to further increase farmers awareness and build confidence
  around SWP technologies available in the market. Retailers are doing this
  through their after sales support