Praia Off-Grid Photovoltaic Water Pumping System

Does a photovoltaic water pumping system work in off-grid rural communities?

A validated model of a photovoltaic water pumping system for off-grid rural communities. Applied Energy, 2019, 241, pp.580-591. 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.03.035. hal-02117584 1 A validated model of a photovoltaic water pumping system for off-grid rural communities

What is a photovoltaic water pumping system (pvwps)?

Several models of photovoltaic water pumping systems (PVWPS) have been developed. These models use climatic data as input to simulate the pumped flow rate and focus on different parts of the energy conversion chain. The volume of water pumped for different motor-pump technologies during several months was estimated .

Can photovoltaics pump water?

There is, however, no mention of photovoltaics for pumping water and, while the addition of context and participatory research is important, these are considered separately from the sustainability criteria.

What are photovoltaic water pumps used for?

Photovoltaic water pumps can be used to extract water either for irrigation or for drinking and other domestic purposes.

What is the difference between pvwps and PWP irrigation?

The main difference between using PVWPS for irrigation and PVWPS for domestic use are as follows: Potable water is not required for irrigation. Thus, water for irrigation may also be extracted from surface sources or unprotected dug wells. However, surface water may not always be available in the vicinity of the irrigated field.

Can pvwps be used in off-grid areas?

Finally, a general overview of Gogma, a rural village located in a remote off-grid area in Burkina Faso in Sub-Saharan Africa and a community typical of those where access to electricity and clean drinking water is inadequate, is provided. Research involving PVWPS, including application in off-grid areas, has been traced back to 1968 (see [ 18 ]).