Adrar Initial State Investigation for the Use of Renewable Energies in Irrigation Systems

Abstract

This paper represents a study on a survey and statistical analysis of ground water resources in Adrar region in southern Algeria, with a presentation of the used irrigation methods especially Foggaras system, which is not only an irrigation method, but a way of life and cultural heritage. We noticed that the Foggaras suffer from several problems, such as lack of maintenance and random excavation, in addition the pollution especially with sewage water. We also noticed that despite the abundance of renewable energy resources, especially solar and wind energy, these resources are rarely used for irrigation or pumping. Therefore, as responses to these issues, many proposals were presented, which are mostly related to the exploitation of renewable energies for pumping and irrigation with clean water and managing it rationally to obtain the best yield and promote sustainable development.