There's no denying that the future is looking bright for solar powered water pumping in Argentina. 

In this episode, we speak about the power of this technology with Carlos Ranftl from Tonka Solar, a LORENTZ distribution partner which specializes in photovoltaic energy and solar water pumping in Argentina. Carlos plays an integral role in the company as he is responsible for the local distribution net, marketing, technical support and much more.

We dive into several topics including: 

• Solar powered pumps for livestock drinking water and irrigation purposes
• Promoting the natural renewal of soil using sustainable technology 
• Windmills vs. solar for powering pumps  
• First ever solar powered irrigation system for rice in Argentina
• The growing popularity of small solar powered pumps (e.g. PS2-100) 
• Tonka Solar as a certified B corporation 
• and more!

Resources:  

Tonka Solar Website - https://tonkasolar.com.ar/

Tonka Solar's committment to sustainabiltiy (i.e. certified B corporation status) - https://tonkasolar.com.ar/empresa-b/nuestro-camino/

LORENTZ CONNECTED services for monitoring and management of systems - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/connected/

The PS2-100 solar powered pump - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/ps2-100/ 

Episode notes:

• (1:00) About Tonka Solar
• (3:00) History of energy sources used for pumping/delivering water 
• (3:30) How water works in Argentina 
• (5:00) The powerful role of solar water pumping; from windmills to solar for powering water pumps
• (7:30) Advantages of monitoring and managing a pump system using LORENTZ CONNECTED services (e.g. PumpScanner) 
• (8:30)  The first ever solar powered irrigation system for rice - a true success story!
• (14:00) Key learnings from solar water pumping for irrigation 
• (16:40) The bright future of solar water pumping in Argentina
• (19:10) Solar water pumping for livestock drinking water 
• (23:00) Solar water pumping for livestock AND corn simultaneously
• (26:00) Using the PS2-100 for solar water pumping and how this provides small producers access to this technology
• (28:30) Tonka Solar attaining the  certified B corporation status 
• (35:00) The future of solar powered solutions

Connect with us:

Website: https://www.lorentz.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

In some regions in Bolivia, less than 50 percent of people have reliable access to drinking water. The situation is grave and a solution is needed now. 

Ivailo Peña from SIE SA speaks about how solar water pumping and water dispensers can; and are, serving as a solution to this problem which is positively transforming communities countrywide.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

• discussion of the model 'water-as-a-service' - how smartTAP water dispensers could impact water schemes in Bolivia
• the role government plays in water (for domestic use, agriculture, etc.) within Bolivia
• how the community of La Brecha has positively transformed from using LORENTZ solar water pumping systems
• opportunities for scaling these solutions within the country and beyond 

Resources:
 
SIE SA website - http://www.sie-sa.com/ 

LORENTZ smartTAP Water Dispensers - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/smarttap-water-dispensing/ 

Episode notes:

• (0:30-1:30) History of SIE in Bolivia – from starting in 2001 with a strong focus on renewable energies – the most important one right now is solar water pumping 
• (2:15) Water situation in Bolivia
• (3:05) Government incentives for solar water pumping initiatives 
• (4:35) Pumping applications in Bolivia (agricultural sector with strong gov. requirements, crops and livestock) 
• (6:00) Rural water supply projects 
• (6:45) Success story centered around La Brecha (an ethnic community located in SE Bolivia) 
• (15:00) Benefits for the community leading to a positive transformation
• (16:45) Scaling such projects in Bolivia
• (13:30) Implementation of the pay-go system 
• (17:35) Water-as-a-service with smartTAP Water Dispensers 
• (25:15) The future of solar water pumping  worldwide

Connect with us:

Website: https://www.lorentz.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Known as "the land of many waters", Guyana is a country rich in water sources which sustain the lives of people, animals and crops. How this water is managed and distributed is a fascinating topic with several key players and considerations. 
 
In this episode, we speak with Wayne who is the Managing Director of Prudential Industrial Technology. Prudential works within the water sector designing water treatment plants and supporting water infrastructure development for residential, commercial and industrial applications countrywide. 

Hybrid solar water pumping systems, the Green State Development Strategy for Guyana and why Guyana is a country worth investing in are just a few of the interesting topics covered in this episode.  

Resources:  

Prudential Industrial Technology - http://www.prudentialtechgy.com/

UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation  - https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable-development-goals/goal-6-clean-water-and-sanitation.html 

Guyana Football Federation - https://www.guyanafootball.org/executive-committee/

Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040 for Guyana https://observatorioplanificacion.cepal.org/en/plans/green-state-development-strategy-vision-2040-guyana

Explore Guyana - https://youtu.be/nEnRn3q_wsE

Episode notes:

• (1:00) Intro to Guyana and Prudential Industrial Technology from Wayne Forde (Managing Director)
• (3:00) Investment into the offshore oil and the gas sector within Guyana
• (4:45) How water works – drinking water, water irrigation and other business sectors 
• (5:50) Guyana water strategy in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6)
• (6:10) Water access for domestic use 
• (7:20) Cost and quality of water
• (8:15) Water for irrigation 
• (10:00) Interest in solar solutions related to the ‘Green state development strategy’ 
• (13:30) Relationship between energy and water / future of renewable energy 
• (16:10) Prudential Industrial Technology's relationship with Global Water Intelligence (GWI)
• (17:00) The value and future for hybrid solutions 
• (20:15) Exploring new water solutions 
• (21:00) LORENTZ Partner examples benefiting others
• (23:55) Wayne as the President of Guyana Football Federation 

Connect with us:

Website: https://www.lorentz.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

When it comes to humanitarian crises, could solar water pumping be one solution for providing reliable water to people in need?

In this episode, we speak with two influential leaders in the global humanitarian water sector. Asenath Ndegwa-Kiprono from Oxfam and Alberto Ibanez Llario from the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) join us for this special episode focused on solar water pumping in the humanitarian sector. These two have been touring the world over the past several years, studying and implementing solar water pumping projects and sharing their wealth of knowledge with thousands.

Asenath and Alberto recall their journey in the humanitarian sector and discuss how they have seen solar water pumping develop into the preferred water supply solution over the years. In this episode, solar water pumping myths are busted, lessons from the field are explored and inspirational stories are shared. You won't want to miss this informative and motivating conversation.

Resources:  

"Solar Pumping for Water Supply", book written by Asenath Ndegwa-Kiprono and Alberto Ibanez Llario - https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book/2507/solar-pumping-for-water-supply

Training for Solar Powered Water Systems and general reference data - thesolarhub.org

Oxfam -  https://www.oxfam.org.uk

IOM - https://www.iom.int/

Episode notes:

• (1:15)  The journey from physicist to expert in the water sector with IOM (Alberto Ibanez Llario)
• (3:50) The journey from the private sector to Oxfam (Asenath Ndegwa-Kiprono) 
• (5:50) Role of IOM in water related issues 
• (9:10) Oxfam's response to disasters and emergencies  
• (11:30) Project spending and allocation of resources
• (14:00) The development of solar water pumping in the humanitarian sector over the years
• (17:25) Solar water pumping as a financially viable solution 
• (19:00) Scaling of solar water pumping throughout Africa for many humanitarian contexts
• (23:00) Busting common solar water pumping myths 
• (30:00) Estimated savings with solar water pumping
• (31:30) Training, education and advocacy
• (35:00) The case for solar water pumping for humanitarian water supply
• (40:00) The publishing of their book, “Solar pumping for water supply”
• (41:00) Memorable solar water pumping projects 
• (44:15) Conclusion

Connect with us:

Website: https://www.lorentz.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Abubakar Aidarus founded Solargen back in 2010 to provide solar powered solutions to under-served communities. 

In this episode we focus on Abubakar’s vast experience in solar water pumping within Eastern Africa, primarily looking at his work in Kenya and Somalia. We start off the conversation by discussing the water situation in these countries including the role that government and the private sector play in water solutions. 

He explains how solar water pumping and water dispensers are positively transforming the lives of internally displaced people affected by famine and drought. He shares inspiring examples of how these technologies have provided communities with sustainable water solutions, food security in addition to new opportunities for gaining reliable income.

Resources:  

Solargen website - https://solargentechnologies.com/

smartTAP Water Dispensers - https://www.lorentz.de/products-and-technology/products/smarttap-water-dispensing/ 

Episode notes: 

• (1:50) Introduction to Solargen 
• (3:35) Water applications and situation in Kenya and Somalia
• (7:00) Solar water pumping (SWP) in Kenya and Somalia
• (8:10) Benefits of SWP (cost savings, etc.)
• (9:00) SWP as a solution to famine and droughts 
• (12:13) Using smartTAP water dispensers for revenue management while ensuring accountability of water supply and management    
• (14:25) SWP project for internally displaced people leading to food security 
• (16:22) Water dispenser project supporting revenue management  
• (18:55) Opportunities for SWP / water dispensers in Eastern Africa 
• (20:45) Biggest lesson deploying SWP systems 

Connect with us:

Website: https://www.lorentz.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Hello and welcome to the Sun.Water.Life. podcast brought to you by the LORENTZ team. 

In this podcast, we discuss a range of topics around water and solar water pumping worldwide. We interview LORENTZ Partners, organizations, government, entrepreneurs, and experts in the field of water, bringing to life solutions which benefit people, animals and crops worldwide. 

We share stories of how water works all around the world from tapped drinking water in Germany all the way to countries with no formalized water infrastructure. We’ll be looking at water for irrigation, water for livestock and water for people in all situations. We will also look across all sectors from commercial through government to humanitarian.

The sharing of best practices and lessons learned are at the heart of these conversations with a focus on where the future is headed when it comes to water solutions globally. 

Most of our conversations take place remotely, this includes the LORENTZ team. We are recording using  the daily business tools of 2020, such as Teams, Zoom and Skype depending on what works best in the guests country. We hope the quality of the content makes up for the quality of some of the audio.

Do you have experience in solar water pumping or a story to share? Feel free to reach out to us! You can email us at sunwaterlife@lorentz.de and connect with us on FB and Instagram @lorentzsolarwaterpumping. 

In the meantime, we welcome you to the show and hope you enjoy the content!

Connect with us:
Website: https://www.lorentz.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ

Have you heard of regenerative farming? Alex Wells from Kivoy in Uruguay is a regenerative farming enthusiastic, sharing his expertise and encouraging farmers worldwide to learn about this farming method. He discusses how this method is mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon while at the same time creating enormous opportunities for productivity for businesses – a true win-win situation.

Passionate about protecting the planet and his animals, Alex has been choosing solar water pumps as the preferred solution to providing drinking water for his cattle and explains how the problems that some associate with cattle farming are truly, ‘not the cow, but the how’.

Resources:  

Kivoy website - https://kivoy.com.uy/ 

Savory institute - https://savory.global/ 

Kiss the Ground - https://kisstheground.com/ 

Carbon Cowboys documentary - https://www.carboncowboys.org/

Episode notes:

• (1:58) Introduction to Kivoy and the initial start with regenerative farming 
• (2:10) Top three goals of Kivoy (raising animals in a way that is friendly to the environment, creating more profitable than conventional methods and to having a social impact on the community where people are more important than machinery)
• (2:50) Becoming the first certified B Corporation in the world 
• (3:28) Regenerative farming 101 
• (4:50) The need for solar water pumping in regenerative farming
• (5:45) Water situation in Uruguay
• (8:25) Use of LORENTZ pumps 
• (10:50) Productivity in regenerative farming 
• (14:10) Success stories with solar water pumping systems (cattle and people) 
• (20:00) Future opportunities for solar water pumping in Uruguay
• (24:00) Key lessons learned and the profitability of regenerative farming 
• (28:45) Recommended resources 
• (30:45) The future for regenerative farming 

Connect with us:

Website: https://www.lorentz.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorentzsolarwaterpumping/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lorentzsolarwaterpumping
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bernt-lorentz-gmbh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjb2xpu8W9RxpcWJCijZDQ