Techno-economic analysis of a solar-powered agricultural irrigation system using PV*Sol software: A case study in Konya

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7(1), С. 156 - 162

Опубликована: Март 11, 2023

Agricultural irrigation is essential for crop growth and yield, but traditional systems are often associated with high costs, energy consumption, negative environmental impacts. The development of alternative systems, such as solar-powered has gained increasing attention in recent years. In this study, a techno-economic analysis grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system was carried out the electrical needed an agricultural area located Konya, Turkiye. produced by used to meet needs equipment water pumping required irrigation. According simulation results, annual requirement 6,735 kWh peak load 2.1 kW. addition, line PV can feed self-consumption 15.9%, self-sufficiency level 46.6% performance rate 83% when desired set 115% year reference period. When financial examined, it estimated (or computed) that asset return 9.14% depreciation period 8.7 gain loss due shading 1.5% CO2 emission prevented 9.201 kg. Considering these could be stated proposed technically economically appropriate systems. At same time, results might provide valuable insights farmers policymakers seeking adopt sustainable cost-effective production.

Язык: Английский

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Diesel to Solar Irrigation System: Economic, Environmental, and Social Acceptability Analyses by Small-Scale Farmers of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(1), С. 3 - 3

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2024

Solar irrigation systems are sustainable practices that can improve the well-being of local communities and enhance resilience agriculture to climate change while reducing environmental impacts. Due its high investment cost, small-scale farmers inclined use traditional fossil-based harm humans environment. This study aims analyze impacts, economic feasibility, social acceptability shifting agricultural from diesel-fueled solar systems. Taking perspective Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, results found system has a higher initial but lower maintenance operational costs. These resulted in an attractive feasibility project with Php 19,693 fuel cost savings per hectare year, net present value 10,214 hectare, payback period 8.27 years, returns on at 110%. Additionally, significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions diesel 199.78 CO2 eq/ha/yr, avoids air pollutant 14.91 g/ha/yr particulate matter, 2.98 nitrogen oxides,193.82 sulfur oxides, 149.09 carbon monoxide. Despite lack in-depth awareness, interested investing 68% acceptability. Results provide bases for recommendations promoting more human ecologically Philippines other developing countries.

Язык: Английский

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Solar empowerment in agriculture: investigating photovoltaic energy’s impact on efficiency among wheat farmers

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8

Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2024

Persistent electricity shortages in Pakistan, causing prolonged grid power load shedding, have adversely impacted various sectors, notably agriculture and the livelihoods of rural farmers. Literature suggests that adopting photovoltaic solar energy can mitigate these issues. This research aims to measure impact on technical efficiency food productivity Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, applying data from 580 respondents. Addressing self-selective bias through ESR stochastic frontier production function model is utilized assess efficiency. The findings this study reveal farmers using experience a significant improvement efficiency, with 15.8 percent them achieving 7.643 increase, after accounting for self-selection bias. Furthermore, positive effects are more pronounced among larger farms those greater farming experience. underscores importance evidence-based approaches implementing solutions, highlighting their potential foster sustainability equitable development at grassroots level. culminates policy recommendations underscore promoting use improve security increase agricultural productivity.

Язык: Английский

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Agri-Solar Water Pumping design, energy, and environmental analysis: A comprehensive study in Tropical Humid climate

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(21), С. e39604 - e39604

Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Enhancing economic-social sustainability through a closed-loop citrus supply chain: A life cycle cost analysis

Resources Conservation & Recycling Advances, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21, С. 200199 - 200199

Опубликована: Дек. 7, 2023

The focus on food supply chain (FSC) sustainability has grown due to demand, loss and waste, environmental impacts. This study aims quantify citrus life cycle costs (LCC) determine the main drivers their contributions. LCC was used assess cradle-to-grave cost of 1 kg sold consumers at retailer stage. A comparison made between an existing (SC) a proposed closed-loop structure. In addition current SC, four different cases were analyzed evaluated: centralized linear SC with 33% increase in labor income, income. results showed significant reductions functional unit's (FU) 48%, 38%, 54%, 44%, respectively, compared SC. Labor accounted for 47-62% FU costs, while agriculture inputs transportation contributed 15-28% 12-16%, respectively. revealed that improves economic viability, especially when recycling waste as compost farms. Transportation currently contributes most (45%), but becomes highest contributor (62%). approach identifies contributions FU's showcasing differences integrating circular economy. Future research may explore impact other byproducts costs.

Язык: Английский

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A STUDY ON MAKING SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION SYSTEM ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE IN BANGLADESH

European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(5)

Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024

<p>Solar power is at the forefront of sustainable development discussions due to global movement toward renewable energy. In Bangladesh, where agriculture vital economy, irrigation crucial. This thesis investigates economic viability and socio-economic acceptability solar-powered systems (SPIS) in Bogra, Bangladesh. Several approaches have been proposed make solar Bangladesh more profitable. High-value crops like summer tomatoes hybrid vegetables highlight benefits increased profitability systems. Furthermore, it imperative decrease expenses associated with these Partnering government agencies equipment affordable accessible can achieve this goal. Researching new methods localized production also lower panel prices. A collaborative technique between marginal large-scale farmers help small-scale afford by distributing costs fairly. Government backing, expanded R&amp;D, manufacture, training, subsidies become economically sustainable. To improve acceptability, must be promoted communicated. Training, informed advertising, successful case studies build faith technology motivate employ it. Community involvement practical examples Bogra boost social approval as see irrigation. Sharecroppers, a large part Bangladesh's agricultural community, need or reasonable financing. paper examines specifically Bogra. The goal sustainably enhance region examining many options strategic methods. field addresses critical for environmentally friendly solutions.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0787/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Язык: Английский

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Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Water Pumping Systems Used for Sahel Irrigation: Application in Niger

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Implementation of Solar powered water pump: Willingness among farmers in delta districts of Tamil Nadu

SSRN Electronic Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Productivity and quality of beet (Beta vulgaris L.) under different drip irrigation management methodologies

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024

Water management in irrigated agriculture, aiming for the sustainability of activity, faces significant challenges a scenario water scarcity, associated with high electricity costs pump operation and irrigation rights. This study evaluated effects different techniques on beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) productivity quality controlled environment. Climate-based methods (weather station, evaporation pan), soil-based (capacitive moisture sensors, tensiometry), commercial were compared, revealing variability applied (132–408 mm), yield (53–88 tons ha^{− 1}), use efficiency (20.4–45.2 kg m^{− 3}). Soil-based methods, particularly SoilWatch sensor, resulted highest quality, while tensiometry demonstrated superior efficiency. showed potential but required precise parameter calibration. The method, productive, exhibited lower its default settings. underscores importance integrating real-time soil monitoring optimal cultivation, emphasizing need to tailor strategies based specific crop environmental conditions.

Язык: Английский

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Impact Assessment of the Government-installed Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems in Agusan del Sur

Proceedings of International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES), Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10, С. 672 - 679

Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2024

This research examined the impact of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) on small-scale farmers in Agusan del Sur, Philippines, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess economic, environmental, social implications.Key findings included doubling rice production yield San Francisco Sta.Josefa during dry season a reduction fuel costs from 69% 34% after SPIS adoption.Beneficiary assessments four municipalities showed varying satisfaction levels with usage extension services, highlighting crucial role government agencies boosting farmers' productivity sustainable practices.SPIS implementation led significant environmental benefits, including 14,803.826gallons 2 annually decreased gasoline diesel consumption, saving approximately 181.774 1268.173gallons per year.However, water misuse incidents pointed need for better measures further education ensure operation maximize its benefits.

Язык: Английский

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