DAARNES launches project to provide farmers with solar panels under financial facilitation plan

HASAKAH, North and East Syria –  In a significant step toward promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing dependence on traditional fuel sources, the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria (DAARNE) announced on Friday the launch of a new project to provide farmers with solar power systems under easy payment terms, amid worsening energy supply issues and rising fuel prices in the region.

The initiative, part of what the administration calls its “green economy” approach, seeks to address one of the main challenges facing the local agricultural sector: the high cost of irrigation and farmers’ reliance on unstable and expensive energy sources.

According to a decision issued by the Economic and Agricultural Council of the DAARNES, the solar panels will be distributed to farmers through an installment plan that spans two agricultural seasons. Beneficiaries are required to pay 30% of the system’s cost upon delivery, followed by two installments of 35% each to be paid during the summer and winter farming seasons.

The installment plan does not cover the cost of accompanying equipment – such as electrical devices, cables, and circuit boards – which must be paid for in full at the time of delivery.

To ensure the project’s success and sustainability, the DAARNES has imposed a number of conditions on beneficiaries, most notably the requirement to follow the instructions of the Agricultural Council, especially those related to the implementation of modern irrigation systems. Selling, dismantling, or repurposing the solar systems for uses other than their intended purpose is strictly prohibited and will result in legal accountability.

Officials from the DAARNES explained that the newly introduced regulations aim to ensure the proper use of support mechanisms and encourage a spirit of collaboration in advancing agriculture. The broader goal is to strengthen self-reliance and decrease reliance on outside energy sources.

According to observers, the solar energy initiative marks a significant move toward modernizing the region’s agricultural sector, especially given the economic hardships and scarcity of resources. By reducing operational costs, solar technology opens the door to implementing smart farming systems that conserve both water and energy.

In an official statement, the DAARNES said the initiative reflects its commitment to supporting small-scale producers and offering practical solutions to the daily challenges facing the agricultural sector. The administration stressed that boosting local agricultural production is central to its strategy for securing food supplies and fostering regional stability.

Additionally, the administration urged farmers to become more aware of both the economic and environmental impacts of their practices and to actively contribute to the shift toward sustainable agriculture. Such engagement, they noted, benefits not just individual producers but the broader community as well.