Solar Drip Irrigation

The environmental, economic and social effects of the photovoltaic (PV) applications have been investigated by several researchers. The main method of supplying water for irrigation purposes is to transport water between the water source and the irrigation area. This movement of water requires some energy. The main purpose of irrigation applications is to provide the water required by the plant in a timely and sufficient amount, with minimum energy and operating costs. The methods used for water pumping use various power sources such as human and animal power, wind, sun and fossil fuels. PV systems are designed specifically for the drinking water supply and agricultural irrigation where electricity can not be delivered. One of the most promising areas of application for PV systems in countries with a lot of solar radiation, such as Turkey, is to be used as a source of power for the pumping of required water for the sake of a given product.