Research Article
Study of the Impact of Solar Pumping Solutions on Agricultural Production in Senegal: The Case of Small Farms in the Niayes Area (Thiès Region)
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-031-86493-3_1, author={Ibrahima Seck and Julien Potron and Audrey Kakpohoue}, title={Study of the Impact of Solar Pumping Solutions on Agricultural Production in Senegal: The Case of Small Farms in the Niayes Area (Thi\'{e}s Region)}, proceedings={Innovations and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Underserved Areas. 7th International Conference, InterSol 2024, Dakar, Senegal, July 3--4, 2024, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={INTERSOL}, year={2025}, month={4}, keywords={Agriculture Solar Water Pump Senegal Niayes region}, doi={10.1007/978-3-031-86493-3_1} }- Ibrahima Seck
Julien Potron
Audrey Kakpohoue
Year: 2025
Study of the Impact of Solar Pumping Solutions on Agricultural Production in Senegal: The Case of Small Farms in the Niayes Area (Thiès Region)
INTERSOL
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-86493-3_1
Abstract
The Niayes region represents Senegal’s principal horticultural zone, contributing approximately 80% of the country’s total horticultural production. A survey was conducted to investigate the impact of the distribution of solar pumps on farmers in this region. The transition enabled farmers to achieve an average savings of 713.24 USD in fuel costs. Moreover, the adoption of the solar water pump led to an 8% increase in agricultural production and a 5% increase in income per hectare. The initial six-month period of pump operation resulted in a total avoidance of 137.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The findings demonstrate the beneficial impact of solar pumping solutions on the environment, agricultural productivity, and economic viability in the Niayes region.
