Potential of microfinanced solar water pumping systems for irrigation in rural areas of Burkina Faso

Daniel Yamegueu, Yunus Alokore, Giulia Corso · 2019 · Energy Sustainability and Society

Summary. Solar water pumping systems can replace diesel pumps for irrigation in rural Burkina Faso, reducing costs and climate vulnerability. A profitability analysis in Korsimoro village shows that microfinanced solar systems work best for medium and large-scale farmers and pump service providers, particularly when paired with storage tanks for cloudy days. At typical microfinance interest rates, only larger operations achieve acceptable payback periods.

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Yamegueu, D., Alokore, Y., & Corso, G.. (2019). Potential of microfinanced solar water pumping systems for irrigation in rural areas of Burkina Faso. Energy Sustainability and Society. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-019-0190-7

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DOI: 10.1186/s13705-019-0190-7
Countries: Burkina Faso
Categories: energy, climate-and-environment, funding
Added: 2026-04-28