Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Solar Pump Innovations and Community Well-being in Off-Grid Senegalese Villages,

Toure Mbaye, Department of Research, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Mamadou Niangui, Department of Research, Institut Pasteur de Dakar Dioura Sène, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar Sall Gadième, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18909902
Published: March 22, 2010

Abstract

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.

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Toure Mbaye, Mamadou Niangui, Dioura Sène, Sall Gadième (2010). Solar Pump Innovations and Community Well-being in Off-Grid Senegalese Villages,. African Textile Studies (Humanities/Arts focus), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18909902

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Sub-SaharanTechnological InnovationsSustainable DevelopmentParticipatory EvaluationCommunity EmpowermentRenewable EnergyGender Analysis

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