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Propelling Rural Communities: The Impact of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Engineering Management
Abstract
The study aims to assess the impacts of solar-powered irrigation systems on farmers with varying demographic characteristics, including age, gender, education level, and farm size, in Guimba, Nueva Ecija; particularly focusing on its socio-economic impacts, environmental impacts, technical and operational feasibility, and social and institutional factors based on their collective insights and perceptions throughout the implementation and utilization of the irrigation system as its principal beneficiaries. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Among key findings incorporate community impact, water usage and quality, soil health, irrigation water reliability, operation and maintenance, knowledge and awareness, and government interventions. However, challenges such as technical limitations and assistance from agricultural extension services of any government institution or irrigation agencies were also identified. To maximize the benefits of solar irrigation, recommendations are provided, including the implementation of targeted subsidies or low-interest loans to farmers, provision of comprehensive training on solar irrigation systems, further development of reliable power distribution networks for solar irrigation systems, upgrading of research and development toward its improvement, reinforcing farmer organizations, augmentation of solar irrigation initiatives, and establishment of a resilient regulatory framework. By addressing these concerns, the study advances knowledge of solar irrigation's potential to improve rural livelihoods and agricultural sustainability.
Keywords
Solar-powered Irrigation, Solar Energy, Rural Development, Agricultural Productivity, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change Mitigation
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How to cite this paper
@article{1706886,
author = {Joseph Paolo A. Geronimo, Marvin O. Mallari},
title = {Propelling Rural Communities: The Impact of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {7},
pages = {108-122},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706886.pdf},
abstract = {The study aims to assess the impacts of solar-powered irrigation systems on farmers with varying demographic characteristics, including age, gender, education level, and farm size, in Guimba, Nueva Ecija; particularly focusing on its socio-economic impacts, environmental impacts, technical and operational feasibility, and social and institutional factors based on their collective insights and perceptions throughout the implementation and utilization of the irrigation system as its principal beneficiaries. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Among key findings incorporate community impact, water usage and quality, soil health, irrigation water reliability, operation and maintenance, knowledge and awareness, and government interventions. However, challenges such as technical limitations and assistance from agricultural extension services of any government institution or irrigation agencies were also identified. To maximize the benefits of solar irrigation, recommendations are provided, including the implementation of targeted subsidies or low-interest loans to farmers, provision of comprehensive training on solar irrigation systems, further development of reliable power distribution networks for solar irrigation systems, upgrading of research and development toward its improvement, reinforcing farmer organizations, augmentation of solar irrigation initiatives, and establishment of a resilient regulatory framework. By addressing these concerns, the study advances knowledge of solar irrigation's potential to improve rural livelihoods and agricultural sustainability.},
keywords = {Solar-powered Irrigation, Solar Energy, Rural Development, Agricultural Productivity, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change Mitigation},
month = {January},
}