The course is an introduction to Solar Pumping systems with a focus on the use of solar water pumping in agriculture. Pre-knowledge in solar PV is required.
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Description
In the course participants learn how to use solar PV for water pumping systems. The focus lies on understanding how pumping systems work, what different technologies exist, how to select appropriate solutions and how to plan, install and maintain systems. Case studies and examples used refer mainly to agriculture and use cocoa farming in Ghana as showcase.
Target Audience
PV Installers who have already experience with solar PV and want to expand their knowledge to solar water pumping systems as well.
Main Topics
Day 1: solar recap, water as a resource, types of pumping systems and types of irrigation systems
Day 2: Pumping concepts, determining water requirements, solar water pumping system planning and design
Day 3: Installation, operation and maintenance of solar water pumping systems, case study on a submersible pumping system
Day 4: software-based system design, financial viability of solar water pumping systems in cocoa farming, communication strategies when dealing with customers
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