A Study on a Solar Photovoltaic driven Irrigation System in Ethiopia

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Renewable and Solar Energy
• 1.2 Energy and Irrigation in Ethiopia
• 1.3 Research Review
• 1.4 Statement of problem
• 1.5 Main Objective of This Study
• 1.6 Significance of Study
• 1.7 Proposed System Overview
• 1.8 Scope of Work
• 1.9 Dissertation Layout
• CHAPTER 2- SOLAR PV DRIVEN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
• 2.1 Rural Electricity in Ethiopia
• 2.2 Principles of Solar PV Powered Irrigation Technology
• 2.3 Solar PV Pumping Configurations
• 2.3.1 Direct Coupled Solar Driven Irrigation System
• 2.3.2 Battery Coupled Solar Driven Irrigation system
• 2.4 Proposed System
• 2.4.1 Physical Model of Proposed system
• 2.5 Photovoltaic (PV) Power System Components
• 2.5.1 Photovoltaic Array Structure
• 2.5.2 Power Conversion and Control System
• 2.5.3 Method of Irrigation System
• 2.5.4 Sprinkler Irrigation
• CHAPTER 3- SYSTEM SIZING AND DESIGNING METHODOLOGY
• 3.1 Methodology
• 3.2 System Sizing
• 3.2.1 Study Site
• 3.2.2 Data collection
• 3.2.3 Determining required water
• 3.2.4 Water storage design
• 3.2.5 Solar Insolation
• 3.2.6 Pump Flow Rate
• 3.2.7 Total Dynamic Head
• 3.2.8 Motor and Pump
• 3.2.9 Sizing and Selecting of Solar PV Module
• 3.2.10 Sizing of Inverter
• CHAPTER 4- SYSTEM MODELING IN SIMULINK
• 4.1 Modelling Solar PV
• 4.2 DC-DC Boost Converter Modeling
• 4.3 Modeling Maximum Power Point tracking
• 4.4 Invertor Modeling Using Simulink
• 4.4.1 LC Filter
• 4.5 Modeling Induction Motor
• 4.6 Modeling Centrifugal Pump
• 4.7 Mathematical Modeling Storage Tank
• 4.7.1 Tank Control
• 4.8 Complete Model of Solar Driven Irrigation System
• CHAPTER 5- SIMULATION RESULT AND DISCUSSION
• 5.1 Result and Analysis
• 5.1.1 Solar Array Output Power and Voltage
• 5.1.2 Effect of Solar radiation on the output Power
• 5.1.3 DC-DC Boost converter Output Voltage
• 5.1.4 Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverter Simulation Result
• 5.1.5 Induction Motor Simulation Result
• 5.1.6 Water Flow Output Result
• CHAPTER 6- ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
• 6.1 Economic and Environmental Analysis of the System
• 6.2 Solar PV Driven Irrigation System
• 6.2.1 Diesel Systems
• 6.3 Life Cycle Operating Cost Analysis
• 6.3.1 Cost-Benefit analysis
• 6.4 Socio-Economic Advantage
• 6.5 Environmental analysis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to design and simulate a solar photovoltaic (PV) driven irrigation system for a 10-hectare farm in Debre Markos, Ethiopia, addressing the challenges of seasonal rain-based farming and lack of electricity access. The study evaluates the system's economic and environmental feasibility compared to diesel-powered alternatives.

• Design and simulation of a solar PV driven irrigation system.
• Economic analysis of the solar PV system versus diesel alternatives.
• Environmental impact assessment, focusing on CO2 emission reduction.
• System modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink and other software.
• Feasibility study of solar PV irrigation in a specific Ethiopian context.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the context of renewable energy and irrigation in Ethiopia, outlining the research problem and objectives. Chapter 2 details the proposed solar PV driven irrigation system, including its components and configuration. Chapter 3 describes the methodology for system sizing and design, including data collection and parameter calculations. Chapter 4 explains the system modeling process in MATLAB/Simulink, covering various subsystems. Chapter 5 presents the simulation results and analysis of the system's performance. Chapter 6 analyzes the economic and environmental aspects of the proposed system, comparing it to diesel-powered systems.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Solar PV driven irrigation, Ethiopia, rural electrification, economic analysis, environmental impact, CO2 emission reduction, system simulation, MATLAB/Simulink, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, poverty alleviation.