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energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural environment, Urban Environment
Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Grants
ACE 1
Solar-Biomass Hybrid Stove
A clean cooking and energy access solution combining solar and biomass energy through battery-powered air ventilation and electricity generation.
energy
water
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, water
Mountains, Forests, Rivers And Lakes, Rural environment
Private Investment
AIDFI Hydraulic Ram Pump
Lifting water to high elevations
A hydro-powered ram pump that lifts water to higher elevations, providing sustainable access for upland communities.
energy
food
water
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food, water
Rural environment
Private Investment
AgroSolar Irrigation
Solar-powered irrigation systems
Solar-powered irrigation systems that provide water to crops while simultaneously generating electricity
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Flood-prone areas, Rural environment, Mountains, Forests
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, crowdfunding
Agroecological Farming
Ecology-Based Farming Systems
Sustainable agricultural practices rooted in ecological principles for long-term productivity and resilience.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Coastal Areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Aquaponics System
Fish–Plant Growing Ecosystem
A closed-loop farming system that integrates aquaculture and hydroponics, using fish waste to nourish plants and plants to purify water.
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy
Rural environment, Urban environment
Grants, Private Investment
Aquion Energy Batteries
Saltwater batteries
Saltwater batteries designed for long-duration energy storage, safe and environmentally friendly
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Rivers And Lakes, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural environment,
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Grants
Barsha Pump
River-Powered Irrigation Pump
A water wheel-driven pump that irrigates farmland using the kinetic energy of rivers or canals; no fuel or electricity required.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Rural environment, Urban environment
Private Investment
Berkeley-Darfur Stove
Biomass cookstove
A low-cost biomass cookstove, co-designed with UC Berkeley and displaced women in Darfur, uses 66% less fuel and cuts smoke emissions by 77%.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Forests, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Biochar Soil Amendment
Carbon-Enriched Soil Booster
A soil enhancement method using biochar to improve water retention, nutrient availability, and long-term soil health.
water
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Mountains
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Venture Capital
Biodegradable Mulch Films
Eco-Friendly Soil Covers
Mulch films made from biodegradable materials that enhance soil health and crop yields.
water
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Mountains, Forests
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment
Biodegradable Seed Pods
Plantable Compostable Seed Containers
Seed pods made from biodegradable materials that reduce waste and simplify planting.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Mountains, Forests, Flood-prone areas, Drought-prone areas, Rural environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Bioenergy Crops
Crops for Renewable Energy
Cultivation of plant species for use in producing biofuels, electricity, and thermal energy.
water
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Biogas-Powered Refrigeration System
Off-Grid Biogas Cooling
A refrigeration unit powered by biogas generated from organic waste, offering sustainable cold storage for food in remote areas.
food
energy
water
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
food, energy, water
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban Environment, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Venture Capital
Community Solar Kitchens
Solar-Powered Communal Cooking
Shared cooking facilities powered by solar energy, promoting clean cooking, social cohesion, and food security in underserved communities.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Coastal aeas, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Composting Toilets
Dry Waste-to-Compost Sanitation
Waterless toilets that transform human waste into compost through aerobic decomposition.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Rural environment, Urban environment, Mountains, Forests, Rivers And Lakes, Coastal Areas, Flood-Prone Areas, Drought-Prone Areas
NGO donor, Private Investment
CoolBot
Build your own walk-in cooler
A device that converts a standard air conditioner into a low-cost walk-in cooler for preserving food
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban Environment, Mountains
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Drip Irrigation System
Precision Watering Technique
A water-efficient irrigation system that delivers moisture directly to plant roots, reducing evaporation and runoff.
water
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, food
Rural environment,
Grants, NGO donor
DripTech
Drip irrigation systems
Affordable drip irrigation systems that conserve water and increase crop yields, designed for smallholder farmers
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Rural environment, Coastal areas, Drought-prone areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Venture Capital
Edible Insect Farming
Sustainable Protein Production
Farming insects to produce high-protein food and animal feed with low environmental impact
water
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Rural environment, Urban environment
Private Investment, NGO donor
FarmBot
Automated precision farming device
An open-source, automated precision farming device that plants, waters, and monitors crops using advanced robotics
water
food
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, food
Rural environment, Flood-prone areas, Rivers and lakes, Coastal areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding
Floating Gardens
Crops on Floating Rafts
Hydroponic systems on floating rafts that enable farming in flooded or waterlogged areas
water
food
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, food
Mountains, Coastal Areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants
Fog Harvesting Net
Water-from-Fog Collection Nets
A do-it-yourself biogas plant for households, using basic plumbing materials to convert organic waste into clean energy and fertilizer.
water
energy
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy
Rural environment
Crowdfunding, Private Investment
Futurepump SF2 Solar Water Pump
Solar-powered water pump
The Futurepump SF2 is a solar-powered water pump designed for smallholder farmers to enable sustainable irrigation
water
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, food
Mountains, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Gravity-Based Water Distribution System
Slope-Driven Irrigation Network
A pump-free irrigation method using gravity and terrain slope to distribute water efficiently across farmland.
food
water
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, water
Rural environment, Urban environment, Drought-Prone Areas
NGO donor, Grants
Groasis Waterboxx
Collects and stores dew and rainwater
A device that collects and stores dew and rainwater to irrigate plants in arid environments.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
Private Sponsorship, NGO donor, Crowdfunding, Public Funding
Household Biogas Plant
DIY Home Biogas System
A do-it-yourself biogas plant for households, using basic plumbing materials to convert organic waste into clean energy and fertilizer.
energy
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy,
Rural environment, Coastal Areas
Private Investment, Grants
Hybrid Solar-Wind Energy Systems
Combining solar and wind energy
Combining solar and wind energy to provide a reliable and consistent power supply for remote communities
water
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water
Rural environment, Urban environment
Private Investment
HydraLoop
Recycling of greywater for reuse.
A system that recycles greywater for reuse in households, reducing water consumption and waste.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Mountains, Rivers and lakes
Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, NGO Donor, Venture Capital
Hydrobox by Hydrobox Africa
Modular Micro-Hydropower Systems
Prefabricated hydropower containers delivering clean electricity to off-grid communities using rivers and streams.
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy
Forests, Rivers and lakes
Private Investment
Hydropanel Systems by Source
Solar moisture extractor
Solar-powered panels that extract moisture from the air to produce clean drinking water.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Venture Capital
Hydroponic Container Farms
Mobile Soil-Free Farming
Portable farming units using hydroponics to grow vegetables efficiently in containerized environments
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Hydroponic Farming System
Soil-Less Crop Production
A water-efficient, nutrient-rich farming system that grows crops without soil, ideal for urban and resource-scarce areas.
water
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Mountains, Rivers and lakes, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment,
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Hydropower Microgrid
Small-Scale Hydro Energy
Decentralized hydropower systems integrated with microgrids to supply clean electricity and power water-related applications in rural areas.
water
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding
Low-Tech Water Purification Filters
Affordable DIY Water Filters
Simple, low-cost filtration systems using natural materials to remove water contaminants for safe drinking.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Rural environment, Urban environment
Private Investment, Grants
Microalgae Cultivation for Biofuel
Microalgae as a source of biofuel
Cultivating microalgae as a source of biofuel, providing a renewable energy source and utilizing CO2 emissions
energy
water
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, water
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Coastal areas, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Venture Capital
Mobile Solar Desalination Units
Portable Solar Water Desalination
Compact, solar-powered units that purify seawater or brackish water to produce safe drinking water in remote or disaster-affected areas.
water
energy
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy
Coastal Areas, Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Mobile Solar Water Purification Unit
Portable Solar Water Purifier
A mobile, solar-powered unit that purifies contaminated water to produce safe drinking water in off-grid and remote locations.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment
Modular Aquaponics Units
Scalable Fish-Veggie Systems
Scalable systems combining fish farming and hydroponics to produce food efficiently with minimal water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Coastal areas, Flood-prone aeas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Venture Capital
Off-Grid Refrigeration Units
Grid-Free Renewable Refrigeration
Refrigeration systems powered by renewable energy sources, suitable for areas without electricity access.
energy
water
food
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
energy, water, food
Drought-prone areas, rural environment, urban environment
Private sponsorship, NGO donor, Crowdfunding
Open Source Biodigester
DIY Small-Scale Biodigester
An open-source, small-scale biodigester design using PVC components and FreeCAD models for easy replication.
energy
water
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
energy, water, food
Drought-prone areas, rural environment, urban environment
NGO donor, Crowdfunding, Public Funding
Open Source Biodigester (Locally Sourced Materials)
Low-Cost Local Biodigester
A small-scale biodigester constructed with locally available materials for decentralized biogas production.
water
food
energy
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, food, energy
Mountains, Forests, Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding
Permaculture Design Principle
Nature-Inspired Farming Design
A holistic land management approach that integrates food, water, and energy systems based on ecological principles.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Crowdfunding
Portable Biogas Units
Mobile Waste-to-Energy Systems
Compact biogas systems that convert organic waste into clean energy for cooking or electricity.
water
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Coastal areas, Flood-prone aeas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding
Portable Water Testing Kits
On-Site Water Testing
Compact and user-friendly kits for testing water quality and detecting contaminants in real-time.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Flood-prone areas, Rural environment
Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Venture capital, NGO Donor
PowerHive
Solar Microgrid Solutions
Solar-powered microgrids delivering clean, affordable energy to off-grid communities
water
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Mountains, Coastal areas, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding
Rainwater Harvesting Storage Tanks
Rainwater Collection Tanks
Storage tanks designed to collect and store rainwater for irrigation, domestic, or emergency use.
water
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, food
Mountains, Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Rainwater Harvesting System
Rooftop Water Collection System
A system for collecting and storing rainwater for use in irrigation, domestic supply, or groundwater recharge
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 6 (Technology Demonstration in Relevant Environment)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Rivers and Lakes, Flood-Prone Areas, Rural environment
Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Remote Monitoring of Fish Farming
Low-Cost Water Monitoring Buoy
A floating, low-cost buoy prototype designed to remotely monitor water quality parameters in aquaculture systems.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Rural environment, Urban environment,
Private Investment
Rocketworks Stove
Multi-fuel gasifying cookstove
A stainless steel insulated cookstove with a convection air duct that burns both fuel and smoke.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Rural environment, Urban environment
Grants
Scheffler solar cooking
Scheffler type solar concentrators
Application of Scheffler type solar concentrators to cooking systems of different scale
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Smart Irrigation Systems
IoT-Driven Water Optimization
Irrigation systems using IoT sensors and AI algorithms to optimize water usage based on real-time conditions.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding, Private sponsorship
Solar Cooking Stoves
Clean Solar-Powered Cooking
Stoves that harness solar energy to cook food, offering a clean, fuel-free alternative to traditional biomass stoves.
food
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
food, energy
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban Environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Venture Capital
Solar Dehydrators
Solar Food Preservation
Devices that harness solar energy to dry and preserve fruits, vegetables, and other food items in a low-cost, off-grid manner.
energy
water
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
energy, water
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Coastal areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding
Solar Distillation Units
Solar-Powered Water Distillation
Solar-powered devices that purify water through distillation, offering safe drinking water in low-resource environments.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding, Private Investment
Solar Drying Tents
Solar Produce Drying
Enclosed, solar-powered tents designed to dry agricultural products, improving preservation and reducing post-harvest losses.
food
water
energy
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
food, water, energy
Flood-prone Areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding, Private Investment
Solar Green Roofs
Solar-Energy Green Roofs
Roof systems combining photovoltaic panels with green spaces to produce energy and grow food while enhancing building efficiency.
food
water
energy
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
food, water, energy
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding
Solar Pasteurizers
Solar Water/Milk Pasteurization
Devices that use solar energy to pasteurize water and milk, ensuring safety and extending shelf life in off-grid settings.
energy
water
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, water, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private sponsorship, Venture Capital
Solar Refrigerators
Off-Grid Solar Cooling
Refrigerators powered by solar energy to preserve perishable food and medicines in remote and off-grid regions.
energy
water
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
energy, water
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private sponsorship
Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS)
Solar-Powered Water Purification
A low-cost method that uses solar radiation to disinfect drinking water in transparent bottles.
food
water
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, water
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding, Private Investment
Solar Water Heating Systems
Solar Domestic Water Heating
Systems that harness solar energy to heat water for household, institutional, and agricultural applications.
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy
Coastal Areas, Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment,
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Sponsorship, Crowdfunding
Solar Water Purification Systems
Solar-Powered Water Purification
Systems that use solar energy to purify water, providing safe and clean drinking water in off-grid and remote areas.
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
energy, food
Rural environment, Coastal Areas
NGO donor, Crowdfunding
Solar fish-drying technology
Devices using solar energy to dry fish
Devices using solar energy to dry fish, preserving it for longer periods
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Solar-Powered Agricultural Sensors
Solar-Powered Precision Sensors
Sensors using solar energy to monitor environmental and soil conditions, supporting data-driven precision agriculture.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Mountains, Forests, Coastal areas, Drought-prone areas, Rural environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Animal Tracking Systems
Solar GPS Animal Trackers
Tracking devices powered by solar energy to monitor livestock and wildlife for farming and conservation purposes.
food
energy
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, energy
Mountains, Forests, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Bee Monitoring Systems
Solar Smart Beekeeping Sensors
Solar-powered systems that monitor bee activity, temperature, humidity, and hive health in real-time to support sustainable apiculture.
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Mountains, Forests, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Beehives
Smart Solar Beehives
Beehives equipped with solar-powered systems to maintain optimal hive conditions and monitor bee health.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Coastal areas, Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Solar-Powered Cold Chain Logistics
Solar Refrigerated Transport Solutions
Solar-powered logistics systems designed to maintain cold storage for perishable goods during transport and distribution.
food
energy
water
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, energy, water
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Coastal areas, Urban Environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Venture Capital, Private Investment
Solar-Powered Cold Storage
Off-Grid Solar Refrigeration
Solar-powered refrigeration units designed to preserve perishable goods in rural or off-grid areas, reducing food losses and improving supply chains.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone Areas
Private sponsorship, NGO donor, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Crop Dryers
Solar Crop Drying Units
Solar-powered devices that dehydrate crops post-harvest, extending shelf life and reducing food waste.
food
energy
MEDIUM
TRL 6 (Technology Demonstration in Relevant Environment)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, energy
Flood-prone areas, Drought-prone areas, Rural environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Solar-Powered Crop Harvesters
Solar-Powered Harvesting Machines
Harvesting equipment powered by solar energy, improving efficiency and sustainability in agricultural production.
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy
Coastal Areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Desalination Plant
Off-Grid Solar Desalination
A solar-powered system that converts seawater or brackish water into clean drinking water without reliance on grid electricity.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Flood-prone Areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Fish Tanks
Solar Aquaculture Systems
Fish tanks using solar energy to power aeration, filtration, and temperature control, enabling sustainable aquaculture.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding, Private Investment
Solar-Powered Food Processors
Solar Energy Food Processing
Devices powered by solar energy used to process food; grinding, milling, or blending, especially in off-grid areas.
food
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
food, energy
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Coastal areas, Urban Environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment
Solar-Powered Grain Mills
Solar Grain Processing
Grain milling units powered by solar energy that reduce manual labor and improve food processing efficiency in rural areas.
food
energy
water
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, energy, water
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban Environment, Mountains
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Crowdfunding
Solar-Powered Greenhouses
Climate-Controlled Solar Farming
Greenhouses using solar energy to manage temperature, ventilation, and irrigation for improved crop yields year-round.
food
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, water, energy
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment, Mountains
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Crowdfunding, Private Investment
Solar-Powered Hydroponic Systems
Solar Soil-less Crop Farming
Hydroponic systems powered by solar energy, enabling sustainable, high-yield farming in resource-constrained areas.
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Rural environment
NGO donor, Private Investment
Solar-Powered Ice Makers
Use of solar energy to produce ice
Devices that use solar energy to produce ice, important for food preservation and medical purposes.
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy,
Rural environment
Private Investment, Grants
Solar-Powered Internet Hubs
Internet access points powered by solar energy
Internet access points powered by solar energy, providing connectivity in remote areas.
energy
water
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, water, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Mountains
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private sponsorship, Private investment, Venture Capital
Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems
Solar Automated Crop Irrigation
Irrigation systems powered by solar energy that deliver water efficiently to crops, reducing reliance on fuel and labor.
energy
water
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
energy, water, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private sponsorship, Crowdfunding
Solar-Powered Lighting Systems
Off-Grid Solar Lighting
Lighting solutions powered by solar panels, enhancing safety, education, and productivity in energy-poor regions.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Solar-Powered Microgrids
Off-Grid Solar Electricity
Decentralized solar energy systems that provide reliable electricity to communities without grid access.
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment
NGO donor, Public Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Solar-Powered Milk Chillers
Solar Milk Cooling Units
Solar-powered devices that chill and preserve milk, reducing spoilage in off-grid dairy value chains.
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
energy, food
Flood-prone Areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants, Private sponsorship
Solar-Powered Poultry Incubators
Solar Egg Incubators
Solar-powered incubators that maintain optimal temperature and humidity to hatch poultry eggs in off-grid or low-resource areas.
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
energy, food
Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Flood-prone Areas
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Rice Hullers
Solar-Powered Rice Processing
Rice hulling machines powered by solar energy, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual labor in rural settings.
water
energy
food
MEDIUM
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
Private sponsorship, NGO donor, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Telemedicine Units
Off-Grid Health Access
Mobile, solar-powered units equipped with telemedicine tools to deliver remote healthcare services in underserved regions.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Mountains, Forests, Rivers and lakes, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Telemetry Systems
Remote Solar Data Transmission
Solar-powered systems for real-time transmission of environmental and agricultural data from remote sites.
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Coastal areas, Urban environment
Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, NGO Donor
Solar-Powered Water ATMs
Automated Clean Water Dispensers
Solar-powered water dispensing units offering clean, affordable drinking water in underserved areas
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy
Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment, Mountains, Coastal Areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Crowdfunding
Solar-Powered Water Heaters
Solar Thermal Water Heating
Systems that harness solar energy to heat water for domestic or institutional use
water
food
energy
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, food, energy
Mountains, Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants, Venture Capital
Solar-Powered Water Pumps
Off-Grid Solar Pumping
Solar-powered pumps that extract groundwater or surface water for irrigation, livestock, and drinking water in remote or off-grid areas.
energy
water
MEDIUM
TRL 4 (Technology Validation in Lab)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, water
Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment
Solar-Powered Water Purification Backpacks
Portable water purification
Solar-powered backpacks that purify water on the go.
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy
Flood-prone areas, Drought-Prone Areas, Rural Environment, Urban environment
Private sponsorship, NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Water Purification Tablets
Solar-Enhanced Purification Tablets
Tablets that use solar-activated compounds to accelerate water purification, providing safe drinking water in low-resource settings.
food
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
food, water, energy
Flood-prone Areas, Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Water Storage Tanks
Solar-Controlled Water Storage
Water tanks with solar-powered systems to regulate water levels, automate distribution, and support efficient water use.
water
energy
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy
Coastal areas, Flood-prone areas, Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Crowdfunding, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Water Treatment Plants
Solar Water Treatment Facilities
Water treatment systems powered by solar energy to purify wastewater and supply clean water to communities.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Mountains, Flood-prone areas, Drought-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Grants
Solar-Powered Weather Stations
Solar Climate Monitoring Stations
Weather monitoring systems powered by solar energy to support agriculture and climate resilience.
energy
food
water
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
energy, food, water
Rural environment
NGO donor, Private Investment
SunCulture RainMaker
Solar-powered irrigation system.
Solar-powered irrigation system designed for smallholder farmers to enhance crop yields and conserve water.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Public Domain (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Coastal areas, Drought-prone areas, Urban environment, Flood-prone areas
NGO donor, Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Crowdfunding
Urban Rooftop Gardens
City-Based Rooftop Farming
Rooftop-based urban farming systems that enhance food security and urban sustainability
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Coastal areas, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Vertical Farming Systems
Indoor Stacked Crop Production
Controlled-environment agriculture using stacked layers to grow crops vertically in urban or space-limited settings.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 9 (Actual System Proven)
Proprietary (Medium Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Flood-prone areas, Urban environment
Public Funding, Grants, Private Investment, Venture capital
Vertical Farming by AeroFarms
Aeroponic Urban Farming
Indoor vertical farms using aeroponics to grow crops efficiently in urban areas with minimal water
water
MEDIUM
TRL 7 (System Prototype Demonstrated)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water
Rural environment
NGO donor, Grants
Warka Water Tower
Water-harvesting tower
A tower that harvests water from the air through condensation, designed for use in remote communities.
water
energy
food
HIGH
TRL 8 (System Complete and Qualified)
Open-Source (High Replicability)
water, energy, food
Drought-prone areas, Flood-prone areas, Rural environment, Urban environment
NGO donor, Private Investment, Public Funding, Venture Capital, Grants
Waste-to-Energy Systems
Organic Waste Energy Conversion
Systems that convert organic waste into renewable energy using processes like anaerobic digestion or gasification.
Mountains
Forests
Rivers and lakes
Coastal areas
Flood-prone areas
Drought-prone areas
Rural environment
Urban environment
Private sponsorship
NGO donor
Private Investment
Crowdfunding
Public Funding
Venture Capital
Grants
food
energy
water