Solar Pumping for Water Supply: Harnessing Solar Power in Humanitarian and Development Contexts

Solar power for pumping groundwater has a vast potential for improving the sustainability of water supply schemes. However, a lack of capacity and expertise to design and implement such schemes is holding back their adoption. This book bridges the gap to equip engineers and technicians with the knowledge for design, implementation and operation of sustainable solar powered water schemes.

Solar Water Pumping for Sustainability is a state of the art review of solar water pumping technology combined with practical insights, lessons and best practices drawn from experience. It takes the reader step by step through the different phases: assessment, design, purchase of equipment, installation, operation and management. The book also covers the economics of using solar pumping technology, especially when compared to diesel generators and hand pumps. Finally, the social aspects are included, specifically relating to the operation and management of solar pumping systems and the role that beneficiaries, implementers, government and the private sector might play to ensure long-lasting water supply. The book provides links and references to tools, documents and videos to accompany the content of the different chapters.

The book is essential reading for solar technical practitioners at NGOs, UN agencies, government offices and private sector, including Global and Regional Technical advisors and Field engineers.

Alberto Ib ez Llario is a Global Solar and Water Advisor with the International Organization for Migration and has 15 years of experience in water systems and solar PV in various locations around the world.

Asenath Kiprono is a solar water pumping expert with 12 years' experience in design and implementation of pumping systems in rural Africa, including solar pumping systems in the private, public and humanitarian sectors.

Contents

1 Use of Solar Photovoltaic Solutions for Water Pumping

2 Main Definitions and Principles of Solar Energy Production

3 Solar Powered Water System Configurations and Components

4 Factors Influencing Solar Photovoltaic Energy Production

5 Design of a Solar Powered Water Scheme

6 Electrical and Mechanical Installation of Solar Powered Water System

7 Practical Aspects Related to Solar Powered Water Pumping

8 Solar Powered Water Pumping for Agriculture

9 Economic Analysis: Life Cycle Cost for Different Pumping Technologies

10 Calls for Proposal and Bidding

11 Testing and Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance. After-sale service agreements

12 Warranty, Social Models and Monitoring of SPWS