INT/23/K08 -Development and application of solar pumping irrigation technology for the ASEAN countries

Submitter: National Research Institute for Rural Electrification (NRIRE), under the Ministry of Water Resources, based in Hangzhou, China
Subcontractor: Same as above.
Priority area: Food and agricuture
Participating/beneficiary countries: 9 countries (Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam)
PGTF input: US$ 31,000
Other inputs: US$ 38,900
Number: INT/23/K08
Duration: Twelve (12) months)
Approval: 46th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 23 September 2022)
Completion: Final report submitted on 29 April 2025
Impact: The project aimed to promote sustainable agriculture and energy use by introducing solar-powered irrigation systems tailored to the needs of ASEAN countries. The project conducted feasibility studies, designed demonstration projects, and organized a regional seminar to train and connect experts from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The initiative helped raise awareness of solar irrigation technology, built local capacity for system development and maintenance, and facilitated knowledge-sharing among participating countries. Its outcomes support the adoption of clean, low-cost irrigation solutions that can improve crop productivity, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and strengthen food security—contributing directly to sustainable rural development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the region.

Final Report:

• INT-23-K08-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: English; Size: 2318KB]




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