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dc.contributor.authorYamegueu, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorAlokore, Yunus
dc.contributor.authorCorso, Giulia
dc.date.accessioned2019-03-04T15:21:05Z
dc.date.available2019-03-04T15:21:05Z
dc.date.issued2019-02-28
dc.identifier.citationYamegueu, D., Alokore, Y. & Corso, G. Energ Sustain Soc (2019) 9: 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-019-0190-7en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/228
dc.description.abstractBackground: The population in Burkina Faso is rapidly adopting irrigation to adapt to negative impacts of climate change like prolonged drought, rainfall variability and desertification. The solar water pumping systems (SWPS) could be an attractive option in view of climate change impacts, increasing diesel costs and grid electricity scarcity that the country suffers. However, due to high initial cost SWPS, population mainly uses diesel water pumps (DWPs). The main objective of this study is to assess the potential of microfinanced SWPS for irrigation in rural areas of Burkina Faso. Methods: Based on ground data collection and profitability analysis, this study investigates the best SWPS market segments for irrigation in rural areas of Burkina Faso. The case study of the village of Korsimoro was considered. Especially, the study is focused on the onion crop as it is the most cultivated crop in the area of study. Results: It was found that there are three main SWPS market segments in the area of study: market segment 1 which is that of farmers individually owning and using a DWP with rated power between 1.5 and 3 kW, market segment 2 which is composed of farmers individually owning a DWP of rated power ranging from 4 to 7.5 kW and market segment 3 which is that of farmers paying for pumping services offered by a pump owner in market segment 2. The study revealed that replacing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water storage tank by DWPs to be used on cloudy days is profitable for all the market segments. The study showed also that at 9.5% interest charged on agricultural equipment, only SWPS for the market segments 2 and 3 can be fully financed through microloan without risk of long payback period. Conclusions: The results imply that more attention should be given to SWPS in the context of rural areas of Burkina Faso to enhance the productive use of energy and also mitigate the impacts of climate change on the environment. In addition, the study provides detailed information to farmers about how they can make more profitable their activities.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSpringer Natureen_US
dc.subjectClimate Change Adaptationen_US
dc.subjectDiesel Water Pumpen_US
dc.subjectSolar Water Pumpen_US
dc.subjectProductive Use of Energyen_US
dc.subjectMicrofinanceen_US
dc.titlePotential of Microfinanced Solar Water Pumping Systems for Irrigation in Rural Areas of Burkina Fasoen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US


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