Supplying electrical energy and drinking water in developing countries, especially in rural
areas, is a challenging issue. The main reasons for this may include faulty grid lines, inability …

Power systems with photovoltaic (PV) arrays combined with battery backup storage are
becoming increasingly used because of their capability of working in power island mode …

The paper considers the optimum tilt angle and orientation for the maximum utilization of the
solar energy to collect more solar radiation for water pumping application in remote area …

This work presents the conversion of a photovoltaic water pumping system (PVWPS) to its
corresponding battery-based solution, while maintaining the components of the PVWPS …

Highlights•Water cooling over the bottom surface of the panel has significant performance
improvement.•Efficiency of the panel, pump and system were improved under the influence …

Agriculture is one of the most water-and energy-intensive sectors of the economy,
consuming about 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. Access to clean and affordable …

It results widely common for distribution network operators to impose restrictions on
delivered solar photovoltaic generated power when the power plant rated power is greater …

In recent years, climate change and global warming has resulted in large amount of water
required for irrigation. The designed system is an electronically controlled automatic …

Hand and solar water pumping systems are considered as improved water supplies for rural
areas of African countries with no access to piped water. Hand pumps are widely used …

In remote agricultural areas, electrical energy is usually deficient for pumping water into
greenhouses. Photovoltaic (PV) panels and wind generators are considered suitable …