SunCulture Secures $12 Million Funding to Boost Solar-Powered Irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa
- SunCulture has raised $12 million to scale its solar irrigation solution across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- The company aims to equip hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers with IoT-enabled solar-powered irrigation by 2030.
- SunCulture offers small-scale farmers cost-effective, solar-powered water pumps that can cut ownership costs by up to 50% compared to fuel-based alternatives.
The funding raised by SunCulture will enable them to expand their solar irrigation solution and provide sustainable farming options to smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Their innovative approach of offering cost-effective solar-powered water pumps has the potential to significantly improve productivity and reduce reliance on fuel-based alternatives. SunCulture's success in fundraising and their ambitious goals demonstrate their commitment to addressing climate challenges in the region.
