A Comparative Study of Solar Water Pump Storage Systems

Abstract

Solar water pumps are the best alternative for traditional pumping systems in countries with high solar irradiation especially middle east countries which face water shortage challenges and have many remote areas. The reliability of solar-based systems relies on energy storage elements which impose a high cost to project expenses. This issue discourages gardeners and farmers from replacing their existing system with a new solar irrigation system. This research aims to size a cost-efficient solar water pump focusing on typical storage configurations to make the solar projects more practical and affordable for gardeners. In this paper, three solar water pump systems (without storage, battery storage, and water tank storage) are sized, and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.