Research pathway

How EarthGuard turns evidence into action

Estimate energy demand for irrigation, boreholes, drying, cooking, lighting, and enterprises
Compare solar pump sizes, dryer capacity, battery options, and operating costs
Prepare practical assumptions before partners fund or install systems
Track performance after installation so communities can maintain the systems

Energy modeling

Right-sized clean energy before installation

Energy modeling estimates solar demand, pump sizing, drying needs, clean-cooking performance, battery options, operating costs, and maintenance expectations.

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Core research tools

Solar pump sizing
Dryer and cold-chain demand estimates
Clean cooking and biogas analysis
Energy cost comparisons
Maintenance planning
Performance monitoring

Who can use it

Renewable energy companies
Water and farm projects
Schools and youth training hubs
Donors funding infrastructure
Community enterprises

Impact logic

Evidence that improves decisions before money and time are wasted

Each research pathway is designed to help communities, funders, and technical partners understand what is happening locally, select the right intervention, and measure whether the work is improving lives.

Estimate

Understand energy demand.

Start with local realities, user needs, and field constraints.

Design

Choose an affordable system.

Connect practical data with technical interpretation.

Track

Measure savings, uptime, and maintenance.

Turn evidence into guidance, reports, and implementation choices.