We are backing SunCulture’s solar powered irrigation systems with a second investment.
Sunshine is vital for farmers all over the world. But in parts of Africa, the threat of lack of rainfall and, in severe cases, drought, can ruin crops and destroy communities in the space of a few seasons. SunCulture puts the power of the sun to use by operating irrigation systems that maximise the benefit of small amounts of water.
SunCulture’s technology is significantly cheaper than fossil fuel powered alternatives, meaning smallholder farmers can increase climate resilience and boost their incomes while reducing their carbon footprint.
Over 55,000 smallholder farmers now use SunCulture’s irrigation systems across sub-Saharan Africa, with 96 per cent reporting a better quality of life as a result.
We followed up our £1.7 million investment in 2023 with a commitment of £3.1 million in 2024. Our investment will enable SunCulture to improve the affordability of its water pumps by pre-financing the carbon credits that would be generated from its use by smallholder farmers.
Caption: SunCulture engineers install solar panels to power farmers’ irrigation systems with clean energy.
