Randomised Field Trial of Off-Grid System Diagnostics for Rural Adoption in Nigeria

September 1, 2022Open Access

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This study aims to measure how a remote diagnostic system affects the adoption of solar irrigation pumps in rural Nigeria.
Conducted a clustered randomised controlled trial across 120 rural communities.
Villages assigned to treatment (diagnostic system) or control (standard offering).
Adoption measured as consistent system use over 12 months.
Utilized a linear probability model for primary analysis.
The intervention led to a 22 percentage-point higher adoption rate in villages with the diagnostic system.
Thematic analysis revealed common barriers to sustained use were pump clogging and battery anxiety.

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Field trial shows improved adoption of solar irrigation pumps in rural Nigeria, suggesting benefits of remote diagnostics.

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