But with renewable energy that comes from the natural ecosystem, rural small scale farmers can fully benefit from it.In Kenya, the use of solar energy to generate power by small scale farmers is growing gradually. Small scale farmers need to exploit the full potential of solar energy given its advantages over some of the more exploited energy sources. The various stakeholders who support small scale farmers should help them embrace and invest in solar energy. Financial support mechanisms to support small scale farmers who are investing in renewable energy sources should be developed and implemented. Some of these would include low-interest credit facilities to small scale farmers who are putting an initial investment in solar energy.

Source: Standard Digital July 22, 2020 15:26 UTC