What are solar photovoltaic pumping systems?

Therefore, solar photovoltaic pumping systems are associated with various fields of science and engineering. In remote, less-populated areas without electricity, where it is either challenging to connect to the grid or it is not possible, solar photovoltaic water pumping systems can play a significant role.

Is photovoltaic pumping a feasible source of power for small farmers?

The data acquisition system allowed confirming that the hydraulic performance of the photovoltaic pumping system coupled to a surface AC electrical pump is a technically feasible source of power for pressurized irrigation systems or water storage systems by small farmers.

What is a PV pumping system?

A photovoltaic (PV) pumping system powered by a variable frequency inverter consists of a photovoltaic generator, which can be a fixed or solar tracker system, a variable frequency inverter and an AC electric pump ( Fig. 1 ). One advantage of this type of PV pumping system is that it does not require the use of batteries.

What components are included in a photovoltaic pumping system?

The PV array, power converter unit, battery storage, and motor-pump set are the main components that are included in a photovoltaic pumping system.

When is the best time to use a photovoltaic pumping system?

The summer days with high solar irradiance are the best days to use a photovoltaic pumping system coupled to a surface AC electric pump.

Can a synchronous reluctance machine be used for a photovoltaic pump system?

As was shown by authors in , the application of a synchronous reluctance machine for a pumping system can lead to significant efficiency gain, which is very important in the case of a photovoltaic pump system when the power flow is quite limited and depends on climatic conditions.