An analysis of solar energy and irrigation systems in Turkey

Ramazan Senol

Energy Policy, 2012, vol. 47, issue C, 478-486

Abstract: Pumping water is considered a common need all around the world. Standalone PV technologies are being increasingly used for midsize pumping applications. PV powered pumping systems offer simplicity, reliability, and low maintenance for irrigation systems. PV powered pump is particularly appropriate for water supply in remote areas where no electricity grid is available. In this paper, the technical and economical feasibility of photovoltaic pumping of water in Turkey has been studied. Here, the study has focused on small and medium-size mobile applications using energy and water-conserving forms of drip irrigation to apple orchard on up to 0.5ha of land in Eğirdir District. Life cycle cost (LCC) method has been applied to determine the economic life of the PV modules, and the diesel pumping in Turkey taken as 25 years.

Keywords: Solar photovoltaic; Water pumping; Remote locations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.05.049

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