A validated model of a photovoltaic water pumping system for off-grid rural communities

Meunier, Simon; Heinrich, Matthias; Quéval, Loïc; Cherni, Judith A.; Vido, L.; Darga, Arouna; Dessante, Philippe; Multon, Bernard; Kitanidis, Peter K.; Marchand, Claude

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.03.035

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“…Researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs have been working on technological innovations to improve water supply in rural areas, notably through the use of solar energy (Kaldellis et al 2009;Campana et al 2013). For instance, solar pumping systems for domestic water (Meunier et al, 2019) and for irrigation (Campana et al, 2013) were modelled, and Kaldellis et al (2009) modelled a system where solar energy is used both for pumping and for another electrical load such as lighting. Moreover, solar pumping is a productive electricity use that is very often considered by microgrid companies.…”

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Determinants of the marginal willingness to pay for improved domestic water and irrigation in partially electrified Rwandan villages

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Manning

Quéval

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International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ec

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Access to water for domestic and irrigation uses remains limited across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas. While the technical feasibility of implementing innovative technologies to improve water supply has been often evaluated, less is known about the drivers that motivate users to pay for obtaining the inherent benefits of improved water supply. In this article, the determinants of the marginal willingness to pay (mWTP) for improved domestic and irrigation water are investigated. For this purpose, a contingent valuation study is performed in rural Rwanda. This study uses survey data from 316 households situated in 8 villages, in which ~20 % of the households receive electricity thanks to microgrids powered by solar energy. It is found that the mWTP for improved domestic water supply is influenced by the proportion of children in the household, business ownership, and satisfaction with water quantity and quality. The mWTP for irrigation is determined by respondent education, business ownership and crop area planted. This paper contributes to the literature by allowing a comparison of the determinants of the mWTP for improved domestic water supply to the determinants of the mWTP for irrigation. Another contribution is to examine the mWTP for improved water infrastructure in partially electrified villages. Identifying areas with high marginal benefits from water can guide infrastructure investment and electrification efforts while improving well-being and increasing revenues in rural areas.

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Determinants of the marginal willingness to pay for improved domestic water and irrigation in partially electrified Rwandan villages

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Manning

Quéval

et al. 2019

International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ec

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“…Such systems are common for providing water for domestic use. The controller regulates the energy provided by the photovoltaic (PV) modules to the motor-pump, according to the water level in the tank [9,10]. The inhabitants collect water at the fountain.…”

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“…We have developed a PVWPS model adapted to such systems [10]. A block diagram of the model is presented in Fig.…”

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“…The model has been validated by using data acquired on a PVWPS which provides water to 250 inhabitants in the village of Gogma in Burkina Faso, sub-Saharan Africa (Fig. 3) [10]. In this PVWPS, there are 620 Wp of PV modules, a motor-pump SQFlex 5A-7 from Grundfos [11] and a tank of 11.4 m 3 .…”

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“…The data were rescaled to an evenly spaced temporal resolution of 1 minute by nearest interpolation. The evolution of the measured quantities has been reported in [10] and [12].…”

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Photovoltaic water pumping systems (PVWPS) are an interesting solution to improve water access in off-grid areas. Irradiance being the main input of PVWPS models, the source (local sensor or satellite database) and temporal resolution of irradiance data strongly influence the accuracy of PVWPS models and the optimal sizing obtained from these models. We show that we can use satellite data instead of data from a local sensor and a temporal resolution of 1 hour without significantly changing the model accuracy and optimization results. These results can allow to intensify the implementation of PVWPS in off-grid areas.

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A review of various components of solar water‐pumping system: Configuration, characteristics, and performance

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Burning fossil fuel like coal, diesel, and so on, for electricity generation is environmentally hazardous and cause increased CO 2 emissions worldwide. To meet the ever-growing energy demand, solar energy remains top and considered to be most promising one that grabbed global attention recently, especially, in the areas of rural electrification and water pumping. Moreover, the solar photovoltaic (PV) system is advantageous and highly preferred. Thus, this paper attempts to review various components of solar-powered water-pumping systems, its configuration, characteristics, and performance. Also, comparison of water-pumping system with and without maximum power point tracking (MPPT), motor and pumps selection based on water flow rate, optimal converter selection, and effective controller performance is studied. Furthermore, PV pumps behavioral study at various geographical locations is also made. Critical analysis on PV water pumping with limitation and suggestions is also highlighted. Hence, it is envisaged that the data presented in this review paper will be useful to the researchers in the selection of suitable PV techniques, pumps, motors, MPPT, and controllers for the effective design, control, and better performance of solar water-pumping system.

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A validated model of a photovoltaic water pumping system for off-grid rural communities

Cited by 43 publications

References 37 publications

Determinants of the marginal willingness to pay for improved domestic water and irrigation in partially electrified Rwandan villages

Determinants of the marginal willingness to pay for improved domestic water and irrigation in partially electrified Rwandan villages

Effect of irradiance data on the optimal sizing of photovoltaic water pumping systems

A review of various components of solar water‐pumping system: Configuration, characteristics, and performance

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