Supporting our clients to align progress with sustainability

  • Solar Power

    Top Mountain is actively funding investments in solar power for SMEs within the Kurdistan Region. Recognizing the transformative potential of renewable energy, this initiative not only represents our commitment to reducing carbon footprints but also aims to bring about tangible economic benefits. By transitioning to solar power, SMEs can enjoy reduced energy costs, bolster their resilience against energy supply fluctuations, and position themselves as eco-conscious entities in the market. Furthermore, this shift promotes the Kurdistan Region's larger goal of diversifying its energy sources and taking meaningful steps towards a sustainable future.

  • Water Conservation

    Top Mountain is promoting sustainable agricultural practices in the region by providing funding and technical assistance for drip irrigation and greenhouse technology. Our involvement in these areas reflects a deep commitment to nurturing eco-friendly farming while optimizing yields. Drip irrigation, by directing water precisely where it's needed, ensures efficient water use, minimizing wastage and promoting conservation. On the other hand, greenhouse technology allows farmers to cultivate crops year-round, irrespective of external climatic conditions, leading to increased productivity. Together, these interventions not only enhance agricultural output but also reduce the environmental impact, fostering a balance between profitability and sustainability.

  • Organic Compost

    Top Mountain is championing the cause of organic composting by providing both funding and technical assistance for business expansion. Organic compost, derived from natural decay of organic matter, is not only a rich source of nutrients for the soil but also an environmentally conscious alternative to chemical fertilizers. By promoting its use, Top Mountain directly contributes to the reduction of CO2. Organic composting captures and stores carbon from the atmosphere, acting as a carbon sink, and also diminishes the greenhouse gas emissions that are typically associated with the production and transportation of synthetic fertilizers. This initiative, therefore, represents a dual approach: enriching the soil while simultaneously combatting climate change.

Powering a Grape Farm with Solar Energy

With assistance from Top Mountain and USAID Salwan Grape farm in Erbil is completely powered with solar engery. Situated on a beautiful parcel of land with more than 50 Donums (125,000 Sqm), the farm produces unique seedless grapes that are sold in local markets. With financial and technical assistance from Top Mountain’s Agribusiness Accelerator, Salwan procured a solar and battery system for powering irrigation pumps and operations of the farm. The solar system is expected to reduce the cost of fuel and electricity by almost 70%. This represents substantial cost savings of about 25% of operating costs. According to the owner, the new solar system will save approximately $6,500 per year in electricity and $18,000 per year in diesel. Of course the farm will also dramatically reduce its carbon footprint and pollution.

Making Organic Compost Even Greener

North Soil is producing organic compost using agricultural waste. This innovative business creates both a market for farmers to sell agricultural remnants that are currently being discarded as solid waste, and also produces compost, which is an important input for local farmers. Due to the high commodity prices for chemical fertilizers the organic compost produced by North Soil is cost competitive and also avoids issues of contamination and plant deficiencies caused by chemical fertilizers. With assistance from the Top Mountain Agribusiness Accelerator, North Soil procured a solar system, which will reduce their expenditure on generator fuel by $15,000 - $20,000 per year. These cost savings will enable the company to purchase automation equipment and expand their production capacity.