BANGLADESH 

 

 Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), Bangladesh
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) is a government-owned financial institution established in 1997. IDCOL is Bangladesh’s primary solar irrigation financier and the anchor organization for scaling SoLAR pilots, innovative financing models, and mainstreaming solar pumps in agriculture. Their partnerships span government ministries, SREDA, NGOs, private sector, and farming communities.

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. 

 

INDIA

 

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 Energy Research & Management Institute (GERMI), India
GERMI is a leader in climate-smart solar innovation, collaborating on research, training, and SKY implementation.

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), India
GUVNL is Gujarat’s leading energy distribution agency, critical for large-scale solar pilot execution and evaluation. 

 

ETHIOPIA 

 

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.

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 

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. 

 

KENYA

 

 SunCulture Kenya –
SunCulture is Kenya’s leading provider of smart solar irrigation, with Pay-As-You-Grow financing models and comprehensive farmer support.

 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 

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. 

 FuturePump, Kenya
FuturePump designs and manufactures solar water pumps tailored to the needs of small farms, driving fuel-free irrigation innovation.

CLASP, Kenya
CLASP advances clean energy appliance markets and capacity, supporting end-user education and efficient solar equipment deployment.

 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.

 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.

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. 

 Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), Kenya
REREC powers Kenya’s rural renewable energy programs, including off-grid solar access for agriculture.