Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), Bangladesh
IDCOL is a government-owned financial institution established in 1997. IDCOL encourages private sector participation in infrastructure and energy projects and they are currently the largest financier for renewable energy projects in Bangladesh. IDCOL is also the primary agency supporting the mainstreaming of solar pumps: to date, over 90% of the solar pumps installed in the country have been financed through IDCOL and they have a target of installing a total of 50,000 solar pumps by 2025. IDCOL works with all relevant stakeholders in the solar irrigation sector including NGOs, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Agency (SREDA), academics, private companies, the federal government, solar pump manufacturers, development partners, and the farmers of Bangladesh. IDCOL is an approved grantee of the Global Climate Funds (GCF). IDCOL’s vast experience in this sector, coupled with a capable workforce and extensive network with both local- and national-level stakeholders make them an ideal partner for working in Bangladesh.
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Bangladesh
DAE, the largest government extension service provider, spearheads farmer training, field demonstrations, and grassroots outreach. DAE’s collaboration ensures SoLAR’s technical, social inclusion, and capacity-building objectives reach a wide range of farmers, particularly women and marginalized groups.
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Bangladesh
BADC is the Ministry of Agriculture’s key institution for irrigation. In SoLAR Phase 2, BADC provides knowledge, implementation support for minor irrigation schemes, and valuable policy research collaboration.
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA), Bangladesh
SREDA is the national regulatory authority for renewables. SREDA’s policy and regulatory guidance is essential for mainstreaming SoLAR findings at the national level.
Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA)
BMDA supports irrigation development, particularly in the Barind region, collaborating on pilot projects and solar irrigation expansion.
NGO Forum
NGO Forum works alongside government and development partners to support community-level adoption and sustainable practices for solar agri-tech.
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)
BARC provides research support and collaborates on innovations to improve the effectiveness and adoption of solar irrigation technologies.
Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) in India
Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute (GERMI) is a centre of excellence in the energy sector and is promoted by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC), a Government of Gujarat Undertaking. It has four key mandates: training, education, consultancy, and research and development. GERMI is a registered Society and Trust under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and the Bombay Trust Act, 1950. It is also a recognized Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. GERMI has been a key player in the design of the Government of Gujarat’s solar policies, including the Dhundi-inspired Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY). IWMI and GERMI have been working closely on climate-smart promotion of solar irrigation in Gujarat since 2013-14.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India
MNRE leads India’s solar policy, implementing national programs such as PM KUSUM. In SoLAR Phase 2, MNRE provides high-level guidance, ensures policy convergence, and supports solar scheme expansion in agriculture.
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Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), India
ICAR extends SoLAR’s reach through technical support, research, and farmer education, integrating SIPs into mainstream agricultural extension and innovation.
Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), India
UPNEDA implements and tests SIP pilot models in Uttar Pradesh, supporting institutional mechanisms and state-level capacity building.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), India
NABARD designs and delivers financial solutions for smallholder farmers to adopt SIPs.
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) & Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), India
PFC and IREDA finance infrastructure and renewable energy adoption, scaling up SIP impact.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), India
GUVNL is Gujarat’s leading energy distribution agency, critical for large-scale solar pilot execution and evaluation.
SunCulture Kenya
SunCulture is Kenya’s leading provider of smart solar irrigation, with Pay-As-You-Grow financing models and comprehensive farmer support.
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GOGLA
GOGLA is working in Kenya to accelerate Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) by supporting a sustainable industry ecosystem through three strategic pillars: convening stakeholders, influencing policy & finance, and informing members with data/standards
Find out more about GOGLA https://gogla.org/
Agri-Energy Coalition
The Agri-Energy– Coalition is a global alliance of partners working on energy, water, agriculture, nutrition, climate and finance; created to unlock the potential of agri-food systems with clean energy.
Find out more about Agri-Energy Coalition – https://gogla.org/agri-energy-coalition/
FuturePump, Kenya
FuturePump designs and manufactures solar water pumps tailored to the needs of small farms, driving fuel-free irrigation innovation.
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CLASP, Kenya
CLASP advances clean energy appliance markets and capacity, supporting end-user education and efficient solar equipment deployment.
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Strathmore University, Kenya
Strathmore University creates training curricula, builds capacity for solar systems installation and maintenance, and supports research on solar’s impact in agriculture.
https://strathmore.edu/
National Irrigation Authority (NIA), Kenya
NIA develops and implements Kenya’s irrigation schemes, ensuring national reach and technical expertise for SoLAR’s irrigation scale-up.
National Irrigation Authority
State Department of Irrigation (SDI)
Under the new National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP), SDI is prioritizing Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID), in which solar pumping is a central component.
Findout more about https://www.irrigation.go.ke/
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), Kenya
REREC powers Kenya’s rural renewable energy programs, including off-grid solar access for agriculture.
Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Ethiopia
MoA is Ethiopia’s central government agency for agricultural development. MoA leads projects like PACT and FSRP, leveraging SoLAR to expand access to efficient irrigation and solar innovation.
Ministry of Agriculture Ethiopia
Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), Ethiopia
ATI partners with SoLAR to develop and mainstream science-based solar irrigation and water management solutions for smallholders.
Green Scene Energy (GSE), Ethiopia
Green Scene Energy is a women-led leader in solar distribution, providing PAY-Go and mini-grid solutions and supporting large-scale pilots for productive use in Phase 2.
Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association (ESEDA), Ethiopia
ESEDA fosters a vibrant solar industry through networking, policy engagement, and training, empowering local solar businesses.
GOGLA
GOGLA is working in Ethiopia to accelerate Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) by supporting a sustainable industry ecosystem through three strategic pillars: convening stakeholders, influencing policy & finance, and informing members with data/standards
Find out more about GOGLA https://gogla.org/
Agri-Energy Coalition
The Agri-Energy- Coalition is a global alliance of partners working on energy, water, agriculture, nutrition, climate and finance; created to unlock the potential of agri-food systems with clean energy.
Find out more about Agri-Energy Coalition – https://gogla.org/agri-energy-coalition/