Solar Pump Innovations and Community Well-being in Off-Grid Senegalese Villages,
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| author | Mbaye, Toure Niangui, Mamadou Sène, Dioura Gadième, Sall |
| author_facet | Mbaye, Toure Niangui, Mamadou Sène, Dioura Gadième, Sall |
| contents | <p>Solar pump innovations have been pivotal in addressing water access challenges in off-grid Senegalese villages, aligning with broader global efforts to improve rural livelihoods through sustainable technology solutions. A comparative case-study approach was employed, involving field observations, interviews, and data collection from multiple off-grid communities that have adopted solar pumps for water access. Statistical analysis of collected data was conducted to analyse the impact on well-being indicators such as health, education, and economic activities. Solar pump installations in selected Senegalese villages demonstrated a significant increase (35%) in reliable water supply compared to traditional methods, with community satisfaction levels reaching an average of 82% across evaluated sites. These pumps also showed substantial energy efficiency gains, reducing operational costs by up to 40%. The study concludes that solar pump innovations have markedly improved the well-being of Senegalese communities, particularly in terms of water access and cost savings. Given the positive outcomes observed, further implementation of solar pumps is recommended as a viable solution for enhancing off-grid rural water access. Additionally, policy frameworks should be developed to support such initiatives and ensure equitable access across different regions.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Solar Pump Innovations and Community Well-being in Off-Grid Senegalese Villages, Mbaye, Toure Niangui, Mamadou Sène, Dioura Gadième, Sall Sub-Saharan Technological Innovations Sustainable Development Participatory Evaluation Community Empowerment Renewable Energy Gender Analysis <p>Solar pump innovations have been pivotal in addressing water access challenges in off-grid Senegalese villages, aligning with broader global efforts to improve rural livelihoods through sustainable technology solutions. A comparative case-study approach was employed, involving field observations, interviews, and data collection from multiple off-grid communities that have adopted solar pumps for water access. Statistical analysis of collected data was conducted to analyse the impact on well-being indicators such as health, education, and economic activities. Solar pump installations in selected Senegalese villages demonstrated a significant increase (35%) in reliable water supply compared to traditional methods, with community satisfaction levels reaching an average of 82% across evaluated sites. These pumps also showed substantial energy efficiency gains, reducing operational costs by up to 40%. The study concludes that solar pump innovations have markedly improved the well-being of Senegalese communities, particularly in terms of water access and cost savings. Given the positive outcomes observed, further implementation of solar pumps is recommended as a viable solution for enhancing off-grid rural water access. Additionally, policy frameworks should be developed to support such initiatives and ensure equitable access across different regions.</p> |
| title | Solar Pump Innovations and Community Well-being in Off-Grid Senegalese Villages, |
| topic | Sub-Saharan Technological Innovations Sustainable Development Participatory Evaluation Community Empowerment Renewable Energy Gender Analysis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18909902 |