Grid-connected solar irrigation
kathmandupost.com · Mon May 15 14:29:28 GMT 2023
Nepal must diversify its energy sources to meet the nationally determined contributions.
Groundwater (GW) irrigation through shallow tube wells (STWs) powered by diesel pumps has been crucial for farmers in the Terai belt since the 1970s (Asian Development Bank, 2013) due to low investment cost, easy repair, and an established supply chain. However, despite being a prevalent method, diesel pumps are one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector.
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