Viability of solar or wind for water pumping systems in the Algerian Sahara regions – case study Adrar

B. Bouzidi

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2011, vol. 15, issue 9, 4436-4442

Abstract: The availability of water and the ability to access are the key questions arising in developing countries including Algeria. Indeed, due to lack of electricity, the Saharan regions representing 80% of the country are facing major problems to cover drinking water needs. Paradoxically, there is in some of these areas an important quantity of groundwater at shallow depths. On the other hand, Algeria has considerable renewable energy resources, particularly solar and wind energy options that are now relevant solutions to this problem. To date, few facilities specifically photovoltaic were conducted throughout the national territory (Saharan regions and highlands). However vandalism (destruction, robbery, etc.) did not spare these facilities particularly in border areas, such Adrar, and therefore prospective purchasers of such systems are discouraged. A new strategy to deal these actions became necessary for the regions most affected.

Keywords: Sahara regions; Pumping of water; PV system; Wind turbine system; Life cycle cost (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.108

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