Solar systems for smallholder farmers on a needs basis
Innovation Type:
Energy-Food
Product Segment:
Energy – Farm Input
Country of Incorporation:
Iraq
Country of Implementation:
Iraq
Company Stage:
Stage 2: 101 to 1,000 end-users
Seeking Investment:
Yes, $500,000 USD
Financing Goals:
Seeking combination of debt and equity
Contact Name:
Omar Ibrahim Maqsood
Contact Email:
Website:
Challenges
Smallholder farmers in the northern region of Iraq suffer under an unstable power supply. The national line faces frequent shortages and power outages, so most farmers are forced to switch back and forth between the national line and diesel generators to provide a stable power source for irrigation. This increases the monthly expenses that they have to put towards electricity supply, and also has a negative environmental impact due to the pollution caused by the generators.
Solutions
Bahir Al Kamal conducts field studies on farmers’ croplands to evaluate the required amount of energy for the field. In addition, Bahir al Kamal installs solar energy systems and provides free maintenance services for one year following the installation. With their innovation, the company helps to reduce costs for farmers on electricity bills, generator fuels and maintenance with an environmentally friendly energy system.
