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Solar-Powered Water Pumping Transforming Rural Water Supply in Ethiopia Access to safe drinking water remains a major challenge in many rural areas of Ethiopia. Traditionally, communities have relied on diesel-powered pumps or manual water collection from rivers, springs, and shallow wells. However, the expansion of solar-powered water pumping systems is increasingly transforming rural water supply across the country. Solar pumping technology uses photovoltaic panels to generate electricity that powers submersible pumps installed in boreholes or wells. The water is then pumped to storage tanks and distributed to communities through gravity-fed systems or standpipes. Compared to diesel-powered systems, solar pumps offer... Learn More