In early 2025, The Water Project launched a trailblazing initiative in western Kenya combining water supply, community engagement, and solar technology: the region's first solar-powered piped water system. . Kenyan climate-tech startup SunCulture has secured $5m in a new funding round to scale its solar-powered irrigation systems for smallholder farmers. The investment comes from WaterEquity, a global asset manager focused on water and sanitation, and is the first deal from its new Water & Climate. . Solar water pumps harness the sun's abundant energy to draw water from wells, boreholes, rivers, or other sources—efficiently and sustainably. These systems are game-changers, especially for off-grid areas. With no fuel dependency and minimal operational costs, they offer an attractive alternative. . Photo (above): A Sunflower solar powered irrigation pump (Credit: Futurepump) Now receiving its second round of financing from REEEP, Futurepump has developed a new model to allow smallholder farmers in Kenya to adopt sustainable irrigation solutions with a proprietary solar powered irrigation. . This paper offers an overview of the solar water pumps technologies and market in Kenya. Against the backdrop of Kenya's increasing reliance on water pumping for food security and limited access to conventional energy sources, the paper explores the market's evolution.
Tesla is set to shake up the energy storage world with its new Gigafactory in Shanghai nearing completion. Slated to start production by Q1 2025, this facility promises to churn out 10,000 Megapacks annually, marking a colossal leap in energy storage capabilities. Photo by. . A 2023 Gartner Emerging Tech Report shows factories adopting AI-driven quality control systems reduced defective battery cells by 63% compared to traditional methods. Modular Assembly: The "Lego Block" Approach Forward-thinking factories. . Alpharetta, Ga. -based energy storage solutions provider, today announced a new plan expected to expand its domestic manufacturing capacity to 24 Gigawatts to support American energy security and resilience. Storage should be co-optimized with clean generation,transmission systems,and strategies to reward consumers for. . Let's cut to the chase: if you're here, you're probably either a clean energy enthusiast, an industry buyer, or someone who just realized lithium-ion batteries don't grow on trees.
