Agriculture
January 31, 2024
Mnyunyizi Drip Irrigation Kit
Read SolutionImplemented by
Illuminum Greenhouses Kenya
Updated on January 20, 2024
·Created on August 18, 2016
The SunCulture AgroSolar Irrigation Kit is a combination of solar pumping technology and a drip irrigation system.
TheĀ SunCulture Drip Irrigation KitĀ is a low pressure, gravity fed, drip-irrigation system suitable for plots ranging from 1/8 acre to 1 acre in size. Drip irrigation has been proven to help save water, increase crop yields, and decrease weed growth. SunCulture makes fertigation possible by including a fertilizer injection system with each kit. This allows farmers to reduce fertilizer and nutrient losses due to localized application and minimized leaching.
Target SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Market Suggested Retail Price
$856.49
Market Suggested Retail Price (Secondary Currency)
89000.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
SunCulture
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include SunCulture SP-300 Solar Pumping System, Netafim Family Drip System, and Proximity Designs Drip Irrigation System.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The product is mass manufactured in the US.
Intellectural Property Type
Trade Secret
User Provision Model
Users can obtain this product directly from SunCulture. SunCulture offers aĀ free quoteĀ to farmers who submit their information online, and also have a technician available to visit customer sites that require consultation for a customized system. SunCulture partners withĀ Equity BankĀ to provide financing options to farmers who cannot afford to pay for the system upfront.
Distributions to Date Status
SunCulture has over 650 customers in East Africa.Interview with representative
Coefficient of distribution uniformity
+/- 10% interview with representative
Highest limit burst pressure
Should not exceed pressure over 1 bar.
Maximum run length
50 minterview with representative
Minimum viable operating pressure
0.3 bar
Design Specifications
The Product combines a solar pumping technology (solar panels providing pump's electricity directly without need for batteries) with an efficient drip irrigation system. This systemĀ includesĀ long lasting drip-tape, a filtration system, fertilizer injection system, HDPE and PVC pipes, and all needed connectors, fittings, and valves. The pump pulls water from different sources (lake, river, stream, well, boreal, water harvester, etc) to a raised storage tank during the day. In the evening a valve is opened and water flows with gravity to irrigate the farm.
Technical Support
SunCulture providesĀ training and after-sales supportĀ upon request.
Replacement Components
An entire after sales process is dedicated to supporting customers with needed replacement parts, as well as system repairs if necessary.Interview with representative
Lifecycle
The solar modules comes with a 20 year warranty
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown.
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product.
Academic Research and References
None.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown.
Other Information
SunCulture has won multipleĀ awardsĀ for their systems and work, including: -FT/IF Ā Transformational Business Award 2018 -Ashden International Award, Finalist in 2017 -Start Up Energy Transition Award: Category; āStart Up SDG7ā, Finalist in 2017 -Ocean Exchange, The Solutions Awards, Finalist in 2016 -Sustainia Award, Food Innovation Category, Winner in 2015 -Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development, Winner in2015 SunCulture - Scaling the Distribution of Tailored Agro-Solar Irrigation Kits to Smallholder Farmers Price for kits differ depending on size of farm. It ranges from 249 USD (KES 24, 900) to 890 USD (KES 89,000) for 1/8 to 1 full acre. Prices converted to USD 06/03/2019 SunCulture'sĀ AgroSolar irrigation system Design Specifications ProductĀ solar modules Product mass production in US For schematic diagram, see the AgroSolar Irrigation System
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