Comparison: Manual Irrigation vs Automatic Irrigation (GreenGenie)
Electricity Consumption
Method Electricity Usage (kWh per acre per month) Cost (₹ per month per acre) (₹7 per kWh)
Manual Irrigation 100 - 120 kWh ₹700 - ₹840
Automatic Irrigation (GreenGenie) 40 - 60 kWh ₹280 - ₹420
Savings 🔻60% - 70% 🔻₹420 - ₹560
✅ Automatic irrigation reduces electricity consumption by 60-70% since it optimizes water pump usage based on soil moisture levels.
Water Consumption
Method Water Usage (liters per acre per day) Monthly Usage (liters per acre) Savings (%)
Manual Irrigation 12,000 - 15,000 L 3.6M - 4.5M L -
Automatic Irrigation (GreenGenie) 5,000 - 7,000 L 1.5M - 2.1M L 🔻 55-65%
Savings 🔻 6,000 - 8,000 L per day 🔻 2M - 2.4M L per month 🔻 55-65%
✅ Automatic irrigation saves 55-65% of water by irrigating only when needed, preventing overwatering.
Labor Cost Savings
Method Labor Required (hours per acre per month) Labor Cost (₹ per month per acre) (₹50/hour)
Manual Irrigation 80 - 100 hours ₹4,000 - ₹5,000
Automatic Irrigation (GreenGenie) 10 - 15 hours ₹500 - ₹750
Savings 🔻85-90% 🔻₹3,500 - ₹4,500
✅ Automatic irrigation reduces labor costs by 85-90% as it eliminates manual monitoring and operation.
🔹 Summary of Savings
Parameter Manual Irrigation Automatic Irrigation Savings
Electricity Cost ₹700 - ₹840 per acre/month ₹280 - ₹420 per acre/month 🔻 60-70%
Water Usage 3.6M - 4.5M L per acre/month 1.5M - 2.1M L per acre/month 🔻 55-65%
Labor Cost ₹4,000 - ₹5,000 per acre/month ₹500 - ₹750 per acre/month 🔻 85-90%
🔹 Final Conclusion:
✅ Total Cost Reduction: ₹4,500 - ₹5,500 per acre/month
✅ ROI (Return on Investment): Pays for itself within 4-6 months
✅ Environmental Impact: Saves water, reduces electricity demand, and promotes sustainability
Automatic irrigation (like GreenGenie) is a game-changer in reducing operational costs while improving efficiency! 🚀💧⚡