Solar Powered Water Pump Application in Rural Villages. A case study of Mahango village –Mbarali District Tanzania

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2020 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 7 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Exaud Saul Tweve, Sospeter Gabriel

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V7I1P101

How to Cite?

Exaud Saul Tweve, Sospeter Gabriel, "Solar Powered Water Pump Application in Rural Villages. A case study of Mahango village –Mbarali District Tanzania," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 7,  no. 1, pp. 1-6, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V7I1P101

Abstract:

Application of solar energy for drinking water supply pumping is a practicable answer mainly for remote villages and homes where electricity may be inaccessible. The problem of delivering water to this area more effectively is further complicated by a lack of
grid power. Most communities started to use diesel pumps or generators but the cost of operation (fuel and maintenance) were unaffordable, even as a short term solution. Advantages of PV pumping systems include low operating cost, unattended operation, low
maintenance, easy installation, and long life. Using Photovoltaic (PV) pumps has major advantages where grid connection is not available, good solar conditions exist, and distances from transport facilities are long. In solar powered pumps, pumping and transporting water from the source to end user requires a lot of energy. The energy required for pumping and transporting water can be obtained from solar powered pumps. The overall objective of this paper is to study the capability of solar powered pump/solar photovoltaic pump for drinking water supply in rural areas of Tanzania

Keywords:

Solar Pump, Solar Energy, Drinking Water, Solar water pumping, PV Sizing

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