Solar Energy for Rural Development (SERD)
ETM is a young social enterprise working in the field of sustainable development in rural areas of Mali,
Overview of the project
The aim of the project is to install a 60 kW solar array that will power a production line (solar pump), a processing line (solar mill), a preservation line (solar cold room) and a water supply line (WATA technology), and then supply electricity to 30 to 50 families.
Part of the electricity will be direct current, for the DC appliance, and the other part will be alternating current.
The 1st village to benefit from the project is KONODIMINI in the Ségou region.
The ennos 2HP solar pump, with a capacity of 33 m3 /h, will give farmers easy access to water,
It will be handed over to a farmers’ organisation (OP) and will be fitted out by creating water points in strategic areas of the field. These water points will be supplied by the pump.
The cold room, with a volume of 20m3, will enable farmers to preserve their crops (fruit and vegetables) over a long period. It will be managed by ETM and farmers’ use of the room will be conditional on payment of the quantity of produce per kg.
The main aim of the project is to give the population in these areas access to electricity and water and to develop agriculture using solar energy.
Ongoing research
2024 - 2025
This project will help to improve living conditions in rural areas,
It will be of great use in agriculture, animal husbandry, food and electricity.
Finally, it will promote greater profitability, savings and financial freedom.
In terms of implementation, we are currently in the feasibility study and diagnostic phase.
organisation
ETM is a young social enterprise working in the field of sustainable development in rural areas of Mali,
ETM promotes the dissemination of sustainable technologies to meet the challenges of the energy transition,
ETM markets international-standard solar technologies tailored to local needs. Today, it focuses on several types of solar technology:
WATA technology
Solar pumps and irrigation systems
Solar mills
Solar cold rooms, solar milk collection systems and solar ice makers.