Solar-Powered Growth
Women Smallholder Farmers - Northern Ghana
📊 Projected Scenario Based on Real PEG Africa Program
Note: This is a real solar irrigation program from Ghana (PEG Africa) that demonstrates how QistasChain would enhance pay-as-you-go asset financing with IoT water flow monitoring, automated payment collection, and blockchain transparency.
The Challenge
Women smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana faced severe water access challenges. Traditional manual irrigation limited their farming to small plots during the dry season, reducing income and food security for their families.
Solar irrigation pumps cost $800-1,200 upfront—an impossible barrier for farmers earning $2-4 per day. Without reliable irrigation, they could only farm 0.2-0.5 hectares and were completely dependent on unpredictable rainfall.
"During dry season, I can only farm a tiny plot near the river. My family struggles. If I had water whenever I need it, I could grow three times more vegetables and send my children to better schools."
— Amina, Smallholder Farmer, Northern Ghana
The Pay-As-You-Go Solar Solution
Through PEG Africa's asset-financing program, Amina and her farming cooperative obtained solar-powered irrigation pumps via a lease-to-own model. Instead of $1,000 upfront, they paid $15/week over 18 months—affordable from increased crop sales.
Solar Equipment
- Solar-powered water pump (300W)
- Drip irrigation system
- Water storage tank (500L)
- Installation & training
PAYG Structure
- 18-month lease-to-own term
- $15/week affordable payments
- No upfront $1,000 cash required
- Full ownership after completion
QistasChain Integration - IoT Water Flow Monitoring
With QistasChain enhancement, both farmers and investors get real-time irrigation data:
- Water flow sensors track daily irrigation hours and volume
- Solar panel output monitoring ensures system health
- Land coverage data verifies productivity improvements
- Smart contract automatically collects weekly PAYG payments via mobile money
Interactive Solar Irrigation Demo
Experience real-time farm monitoring with IoT-enabled solar water pumps
Amina's Solar Irrigation System
Northern Ghana - Financed via PEG Africa PAYG
Current Crops Growing
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The Result
3x Land Under Irrigation
Farmers expanded from 0.3 hectares to 1.2 hectares irrigated, growing vegetables year-round instead of only during rainy season.
Income Doubled
Crop yields increased 150-200%, enabling families to afford school fees, healthcare, and better nutrition while making affordable weekly payments.
Solar Irrigation Impact - Ghana Program
How QistasChain Would Enhance This Model
While the Ghana program used traditional PAYG leasing, QistasChain would add blockchain-powered enhancements for greater transparency and automated payment collection:
For Farmers:
- IoT sensors track water usage and crop productivity
- Mobile money integration for seamless weekly payments
- Build verified farming track record for future equipment access
For Investors:
- Real-time monitoring of pump usage and system health
- Automated payment collection reduces default risk
- Crop yield data validates return on investment
Before solar irrigation, I could only farm during rainy season. Now I grow vegetables all year. My children go to school, we eat better food, and I'm paying for the pump little by little from what I grow. It changed everything.