The Use Of Solar Energy In Irrigated Agriculture

Download or read book The use of solar energy in irrigated agriculture written by Salman, M., Abdelfattah, A., Ahmad, W., Simongini, C. and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-02-11 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decade, solar energy has experienced a rapid growth, which brings both environmental and economic benefits. In many countries, there is still no electricity grid extension in rural areas, and in the absence of a reliable electricity supply, farmers have to resort to diesel-based pumping irrigation systems. The solar photovoltaic (PV) system generates clean energy and eliminates the risk of environmental pollution in the form of oil spills, contaminated soil and carbon dioxide emissions. Operation and maintenance of the solar PV pumping system is a technical job that requires specialized knowledge and information to keep the system in working condition and sustainable and in working conditions. For this purpose, this sourcebook is designed to provide information on the design, operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of solar PV pumping systems.