Abstract
A photovoltaic-powered water pumping project comprising of several rural electric cooperatives and their customers is described in detail. A number of remote water pumping installations in the state of Wyoming, USA, are currently operating as a result of this project. The design, installation and performance monitoring of these systems are discussed. In general, it can be stated that PV-powered water pumping in this state has been a cost-effective alternative to distribution line extension or other conventional means of water pumping. Customer satisfaction, in terms of functional adequacy and low maintenance requirements of these systems, is high. The benefit for the electric utilities concerned, are cost savings and better customer relations.
Recommended Citation
B. H. Chowdhury et al., "Photovoltaic-Powered Water Pumping-Design, and Implementation: Case Studies in Wyoming," IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 1993.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/60.260976
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
PV Power Systems; USA; Cost; Design; Electric Utilities; Functional Adequacy; Installation; Maintenance Requirements; Performance; Photovoltaic Power Systems; Project; Project Engineering; Pumps; Remote Power Generation; Water Pumping; Water Supply
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0885-8969
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1993 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1993
