Renewable energy technologies for irrigation water pumping in India: A preliminary attempt towards potential estimation

Kumar, A. and Kandpal, T. C. (2001) Renewable energy technologies for irrigation water pumping in India: A preliminary attempt towards potential estimation. Energy, 32. pp. 861-870.

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Abstract

Simple frameworks have been developed for estimating the utilization potential of: (a) solar photovoltaic (SPV) pumps; (b) windmill pumps; (c) producer gas based dual fuel engine pumps; and (d) biogas based dual fuel engine pumps for irrigation water pumping in India. The approach takes into account factors such as: solar radiation intensity, wind speed, availability of bovine dung and agriresidues, and their alternative uses, ground water requirements for irrigation and its availability, affordability, and propensity of the users to invest in renewable energy devices, etc. SPV pumps are estimated to have the maximum utilization potential in India, followed by windmill pumps.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Potential estimation; Renewable energy technologies; Irrigation water pumping
Author Affiliation: Policy Analysis Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India
Subjects: Agricultural Engineering
Social Sciences > Agricultural Extension,Technology, ICT
Divisions: General
Depositing User: Mr Siva Shankar
Date Deposited: 29 Jun 2012 04:58
Last Modified: 29 Jun 2012 04:58
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2006.05.004
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/6346

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