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A review on the complementarity of renewable energy sources: concept, metrics, application and future research directions [PDF]
, 2019 It is expected, and regionally observed, that energy demand will soon be covered by a widespread deployment of renewable energy sources. However, the weather and climate driven energy sources are characterized by a significant spatial and temporal ...
Beluco, A. +4 more
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Environmental Research LettersReconciling societal water needs and ecosystem services is integral to sustainable development in big river basins. Renewable energy such as photovoltaic (PV) and wind power provides opportunities to mitigate sectoral water use, but quantifying their ...
Yichu Huang +4 more
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PV Operated Fuzzy based DC Motor Controlled Centrifugal Pump used for Irrigation
International Journal of Computer Applications, 2016 Due to the rapid depletion of conventional energy sources, there arises a need to use renewable energy sources for power generation in many applications. Sun is the most prominent renewable energy resource. Photovoltaic technology uses sun as its energy source, which is being mostly used now a day.
Pratibha Singh, Abhishek Dubey
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ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF PRECISION IRRIGATION IN THE NORTHERN TEXAS HIGH PLAINS [PDF]
The benefit of changing to Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) from uniform application methods needs to be assessed for technology adoption. Precision irrigation involves water application in optimum amounts.
Almas, Lal K. +3 more
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International Journal of Renewable Energy DevelopmentSolar PV irrigation system (SPIS) has proven its potential to impact the agricultural sector. It is known for producing zero GHG emissions, and recent studies have proved its effectiveness compared to fuel-based pumps. However, some factors affecting its
Bryan Encinas Escoto +1 more
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Multifunctional and Movable Solar Photovoltaic System for On-Grid and Water Pumping Applications Towards a Carbon-Free Society [PDF]
Nature Environment and Pollution TechnologyThis study developed a multifunctional and movable solar PV system with a capacity of 3.3 kWp for on-grid and off-grid applications. The main objective of this study is to reduce diesel consumption in the agricultural water irrigation process, as most ...
Pakin Maneechot, Nivadee Klungsida, Thep Kueathaweekun, Jarukit Piboolnaruedom, Narut Butploy, Pobphorn Iamsai and Trairong Pliansaeng
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Market definition study of photovoltaic power for remote villages in developing countries [PDF]
The potential market of photovoltaic systems in remote village applications in developing countries is assessed. It is indicated that photovoltaic technology is cost-competitive with diesel generators in many remote village applications.
Quashie, P., Ragsdale, C.
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Market assessment of photovoltaic power systems for agricultural applications in Nigeria [PDF]
The market potential for stand-alone photovoltaic systems in agriculture was studied. Information is presented on technical and economically feasible applications, and assessments of the business, government and financial climate for photovoltaic sales ...
Nolfi, J., Staples, D., Steingass, H.
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Solar PV rural electrification and energy-poverty: A review and conceptual framework with reference to Ghana [PDF]
In spite of the intention of governments to increase the use of renewable energy in electricity supply, particularly the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) for energy poverty reduction in rural and peri-urban areas of Africa, there is relatively little ...
Evers, Hans-Dieter, Obeng, George Yaw
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Investigation of solar-powered drip irrigation: The case study of the Jordan Valley
Research in Agricultural Engineering, 2017 Agriculture is the sector that consumes by far most water globally. Much research efforts aim at minimizing losses through the use of drip irrigation. Rural agricultural areas often do not have access to a main electrical grid to power the pumps needed ...
Christoforos Perakis +4 more
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