India -based Claro Energy is helping smaller Indian farmers reduce their dependence on diesel pumps to irrigate their land by offering a mobile, solar-powered service. The pioneering system uses retrofitted rickshaws which can access isolated villages, while farmers can book and pay for it using a smartphone app. Smart Power India said the irrigation-as-a-service model could save up to 50% in diesel costs, while its partner Claro is examining how it could be used as an anchor load for mini grids.
Delhi-based Claro Energy is helping smaller Indian farmers reduce their dependence on diesel pumps to irrigate their land by offering a mobile, solar-powered service. The pioneering system uses retrofitted rickshaws which can access isolated villages, while farmers can book and pay for it using a smartphone app. Claro said the irrigation-as-a-service model could save 30% in diesel costs, while its partner Smart Power India is examining how it could be used as an anchor load for mini grids.