Project Overview
Greyam Irrigation Technologies collaborated with the Kayunga District Farmers Association to deploy scalable solar-powered irrigation systems tailored for smallholder farmers. The goal: increase productivity, reduce water waste, and eliminate dependence on diesel or grid power for irrigation.
The project delivered 50+ independent solar-powered drip systems, designed to suit diverse farm sizes and crop types. Greyam’s team conducted full on-site installations and ran multiple training sessions to ensure farmers could independently operate and maintain their systems.
System Components:
- High-efficiency solar pumps (surface & submersible)
- Precision drip irrigation kits (0.5–2 acres coverage per kit)
- Elevated water tanks for pressure regulation
- Distribution lines with valve control per field block
- Smart controllers for solar optimization and water timing
Results:
- 40% average increase in crop yields within one season
- Up to 60% reduction in water usage compared to manual watering
- Zero fuel or grid dependency, cutting irrigation costs significantly
- Farmer-led maintenance, reducing downtime and increasing sustainability
Farmer Feedback:
“We no longer wait for rain. With the solar system, we water our crops anytime and harvest more than ever before.”
— Ms. Nabirye Grace, Kayunga Farmer & Project Beneficiary
