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Solar Agri Pumps Financing Initiative

Scaling access to sustainable irrigation across Africa

This is the first thematic funding initiative under GSF, focused on developing scalable financing solutions to deploy solar-powered irrigation systems.

Deploy 1 million solar agri-pumps across Africa by 2030, improving farm productivity and reducing dependence on diesel-based irrigation.

Implementation Approach

From Financing to Farm Impact

Country-led programmes with inter-ministerial coordination
Financing pathways aligned with   farmer segmentation
Integration with local financial ecosystems 
Financing Models

Flexible Financing Pathways

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Ecosystem Support

Building the Enabling Ecosystem

Guarantees and Insurance Solutions

Guarantees and Insurance Solutions

Risk-sharing mechanisms to improve lender confidence and unlock investment.

Engagement with Cooperatives and NBFCs

Engagement with Cooperatives and NBFCs

Expand financing access through local institutions and farmer networks.

Capacity Building for vendors, technicians, and financial institutions  

Capacity Building for vendors, technicians, and financial institutions  

Train vendors, technicians, and financial institutions for sustainable deployment.

Impact

Driving Sustainable Agricultural Transformation

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Headquarters
International Solar Alliance Secretariat, Surya Bhawan, NISE Campus, Gwal Pahari, Faridabad-Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana – 122003 India

Phone: +91 124 362 3090/69

Liaison Office
Meridien Commercial Tower, Office 204 (2nd Floor), Le Meridien Hotel, Raisina Road, Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi, 110001, India

Phone: 011-3508 2603

Email: info@isa.int