County of Imperial’s Post

🌱 📣 “CalNEXT, a statewide initiative to identify, test, and grow electric technologies and delivery methods to support California’s decarbonized future, has selected Energy Resources Integration, LLC (ERI) to study the benefits of integrated lighting, HVAC, and irrigation control systems for greenhouses and indoor farms. The study will produce a technology roadmap for California’s electric utilities.” 💡 Read or download the full press release to learn more about this major CEA initiative 2024-2025. Discover how Microclimates will be participating with ERI and Glase to assist CalNEXT in field studies and data insights! 💡 #energysavings #smartcontrols #growers #cea #data

I have a degree in Theological Stidies and I can understand the logic of why shade over a canal prevents evaporation and the water creates a cooling effect that boosts the efficiency of of the panels. I can also very easily comprehend that the panels don’t have to be at water level to achieve this. This isn’t even the hard stuff that needs doing! If this is the level of discourse at this stage of the game then it’s clear that we needed to start 50 years ago.

In #Rwanda, solar water pumps have significantly improved irrigation efficiency, allowing farmers to cultivate higher-value crops and increase their income. A pilot study conducted by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and The World Bank revealed that 64% of farmers were able to grow additional crops and hire more labor due to increased water availability from solar water pumps. Find out more about this new productive use of energy (PUE) study: https://lnkd.in/dYc7qF7t #TransitioningEnergy #TransformingLives

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And the impact could be even greater, because the shade created by the PV (photovoltaic) systems could allow crops to use water more efficiently. It's a subject I'm really interested in because agriculture is the biggest water 💧user.

Prof. Dr. Marianela Fader @FaderMarianela Is irrigation sustainable? Well, it is profitable (more so than hydropower) AND it could allow to give back areas to nature. Read more in the new nexus study on trade-offs in the Danube catchment #WEFnexus #WEFENexus https://lnkd.in/dQsAgPN5

Renewable energy sources have received increasing attention in a number of industries recently, and agriculture is no exception. With the use of solar borehole systems, solar technology has become a game-changer, giving farmers an effective and long-lasting irrigation solution. To The Farmer, Make the transition to solar borehole systems for a constant supply of water. #unilong #lowpice #bestquality #solarenergy

🌞 Empowering Sustainable Agriculture with Solar Irrigation Pumps 🚜💧 In today's world, sustainable solutions are key to addressing agricultural challenges. That's why solar-powered irrigation pumps are a game-changer for farmers around the globe! 🌱 🔆 What makes solar irrigation pumps revolutionary? Cost-effective: No fuel costs! Farmers save on diesel and electricity bills. Environmentally friendly: Reduces carbon emissions and promotes clean energy use. Reliable & Efficient: Provides a consistent water supply, especially in off-grid or remote areas. Boosts Productivity: With reliable water access, crops can flourish even in dry seasons. Quad Steel & Power Ltd. is provided complete solution like civil construction, steeel fabrication with hot deep galvanizing facilities as well as erection benifits, PV panel supply & installation, etc. 🌿 #SustainableAgriculture #SolarEnergy #IrrigationInnovation #GreenTechnology #CleanEnergy #FarmersFirst #AgriculturalSolutions #SolarPumps #RenewableEnergy ---

CalNEXT Initiative Launch: CalNEXT partners with ERI for electric technologies in agriculture, aiming for a decarbonized future in California. Focus on Smart Controls for lighting, HVAC, and irrigation. Collaborating with Microclimates and Cornell University GLASE consortium to evaluate smart controls. Goals of energy efficiency and adoption. Supports a sustainable http://future.Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/gceTZ8ne #igrownews #igrownagribusinessnews