How a solar powered automatic irrigation system irrigates a farm?

In the field of Agriculture, the importance of automatic irrigation control system cannot be overemphasized. The project presents the design and implementation of "Solar Powered Automatic Sprinkler Irrigation System" that irrigates a farm by switching a DC water pump based on the set-time and the time interval programmed into the microcontroller.

What are the components of solar PV irrigation system?

Battery is used to supply energy to the pump during spraying of water at night time. The simple layout of solar PV irrigation system is shown in Fig. 1. The major components used for this solar PV irrigation system are Solar panel, Converter, Transformer, Pump and Battery. The detailed specification of the components used are listed in Table 1.

What is solar powered irrigation system?

One of the applications of this technology is used in irrigation systems for farming. Solar powered irrigation system can be a suitable alternative for farmers in this present state of energy crisis. This is a green way for energy production which provides free energy after the system is developed.

What is solar PV technology used for water pumping systems?

Solar PV technology applied to water pumping systems is based on the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy by solar panels to power a water pump .

How a sprinkler system works?

The sprinkler is used to spray water in the irrigation field for reducing the usage of water consumption. The photo- voltaic (PV) technology used for producing electricity is used to operate the motor used for solar pump.

Can a smart irrigation system be powered by solar energy?

IV. Conclusion In this paper, the design and implementation of a smart irrigation system, powered by solar energy was presented. The design uses an automatic irrigation system that can be tailored to the type of food crop being grown. The designed project is currently operating at the university-owned agricultural experimental research station.