Agsol: Developing a highly efficient, solar-powered mill for commercial use
How Agsol’s MicroMill is revolutionising rural milling with clean energy and transforming lives in sub-Saharan Africa
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In rural Sub-Saharan Africa, traditional diesel mills are a staple for smallholder farmers, but come with significant economic, environmental, and social challenges.
Enter Agsol, Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund grantee, which has developed the MicroMill, a solar-powered alternative. Its latest version, MicroMill v2, is up to 29% more efficient and has achieved a 44% reduction in material costs, making their technology more accessible to underserved, off-grid communities.
The MicroMill is improving rural livelihoods, reducing food insecurity, and promoting gender inclusivity by easing the burden on women, who often travel long distances to access milling services.