In addition to the commercial payback for the company, there will be a suite of environmental and social benefits to the project which are covered by the investment:

• The local income level will increase due to more and additionally skilled employment needed on the farm

• Hybrid renewable electricity will end load shedding for the village

• Irrigation Water savings due to drip irrigation

• Clean water supply for the village will reduce serious health risks

• Sewage water treatment for the village will reduce serious health risks

• Bearable school conditions due to operating fans and light – students will be encouraged to attend school in the hot summers      

• Bearable BHU conditions due to electricity, fans and light along with medicine storage – and to improve hygiene – makin
  patient’s stay bearable

A relevant share of additional income (exceeding minimum profitability levels) will be shared with the community for social programs, education and health.

A side benefit is a strong anchoring of the projects in the communities leading to a protective environment for the investment.