About
The sole agent for Floppy Sprinkler® systems across East Africa
Solar Floppy Irrigation combines solar power with Floppy irrigation equipment, serving farmers across Kenya and neighbouring nations.
We are the sole agent for Floppy Sprinklers® covering the East African region, bringing a proven, water- and energy-saving irrigation technology to farmers who need it most.
Solar Floppy Irrigation is one of three integrated business lines working to address climate change — alongside Regen-360 and Livestock Trade Services — combining renewable energy, regenerative agriculture and resilient rural livelihoods.
Solar Floppy is a part of
Three integrated business lines
Solar Floppy Irrigation
Solar-powered Floppy Sprinkler® systems for farms of every size across East Africa.
Regen-360
Regenerative practices that rebuild soil health, water retention and farm resilience.
Livestock Trade Services
Our parent group, supporting pastoralist and livestock value chains across the region.
Very low maintenance
- •High-quality materials with no moving parts beyond the pump.
- •Maintenance demands far lower than centre-pivot and drip systems.
- •Solar panels can be washed using the Floppy system itself.
Cost savings
- •Equipment lifespan exceeds 25 years.
- •Systems typically pay for themselves within about three years, with significant long-term savings.
- •A 100-hectare centre pivot on grid electricity can save around US$2 million (KSh 200,000,000) in electricity over 20 years.
Distinct advantages
- •Supports precision agriculture through soil-moisture sensor integration.
- •Uniform water distribution that reduces runoff and disease.
- •Micro-cooling benefits during hot seasons.
- •A five-year guarantee on Floppy equipment.
Mombasa Show 2019
An introduction from our CEO
Dr. Chip Stem introduces Solar Floppy Irrigation and the Floppy Sprinkler® system at the Mombasa Show.
Meet the team behind Solar Floppy
Led by CEO Dr. Chip Stem, our team helps farmers across East Africa irrigate smarter. Get in touch to learn more.