Solar Pumping for Agricultural Resilience in Egypt (SPARE)

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the Egyptian economy. In many areas, precipitation levels are low, meaning that agricultural activity can only be sustained through irrigation. This POA aims to provide the rural farmers in Egypt by supporting the transition to solar PV systems to power irrigation systems. The solar PV systems will help to displace inefficient irrigation systems that are powered by diesel generators. The solar-based solutions can provide reliable, cost effective and environmentally sustainable energy source for the decentralised and informal sectors. When deployed, the benefits include improved livelihoods (increased productivity and incomes, and food security), increased social welfare (poverty alleviation, emissions reduction) and reduced spending on fossil fuel subsidies and centralized infrastructure.