Optimising Energy Demand in Rural Communities via Precision Agriculture Technology (SWIFT)
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Description
Due to the high irrigation and related energy load requirements of farmers growing horticulture crops, ability to analyse historical and future irrigation/energy demand is crucial to assess feasibility/develop mini-grids and monitor energy-demand fluctuations during implementation. This project will upscale SWIFT (Soil Water Index Forecasting Technology) to provide historical and future irrigation demand at 10m HR and 2meter depth via AI powered system and EO aided crop detection method to project energy demand, assess the applicable energy sources mix (hydro/solar/wind) and provided detailed mini-grid design. By producing a technology that will de-risk mini-grid developments via the reliable, affordable and efficient information it supplies, SWIFT will incentivise investors to enter the rural electrification energy market in sub-Sharan countries.
Objectives
This activity is funded under the Energy catalyst programme. The Energy Catalyst programme supports innovative businesses and organisations to find new commercial solutions that help provide clean, affordable and secure energy in sub-Saharan Africa, South and South East Asia. It will support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector. They must be targeted at people, public services and local enterprises who are unable to afford or access existing solutions, or who lack the the time or expertise to successfully use those solutions. Grant funding will be provided to support businesses to undertake research, development and innovation activity on innovative products or services, business models and processes. Incubation support will also be provided to help some of the businesses to take their innovations to market faster, as well as further support to enable access to investors and customers and maximise the potential created.
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