Description
In Burkina Faso, after the rainy season, farming activities decline considerably due to the scarcity of water during the dry season. This is a serious problem for many farmers.
Marcellin DRABO, through his company “Africa Energy Solaire”, has developed a solar pumping system using submersible pumps. This pump is mainly intended for small-scale farmers on low incomes. It will enable them to easily irrigate their fields while saving water.
By 2025, Marcellin DRABO aims to reach more than 1,000 small-scale, low-income farmers with his solar pumping system.
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