Projeto de bombeamento solar fotovoltaico para pequenos produtores rurais.

Abstract

Access to water and electricity are essential conditions for human well-being and man’s survival. Access to water in the Northeast of Brazil is by the Earth’s underground, large rivers, and reservoirs, which, sometimes, are very dispersed, and do not serve the entire population of the region. In addition to transporting water by water trucks, the electric water pumping system it’s the main form of water distribution for human and animal uses in this region. However, the universalization of electricity in these regions is seen with little attractiveness by part of concessionaires of energy. Given the above, new studies and proposals to encourage and foster the implementation of new technologies for the generation and storage of water resources should be encouraged. This work aims to design a photovoltaic water pumping system to meet the water demand of small rural producers in this region. For this, average daily water demand values are considered for the required rate. Average parameters were estimated for the depth and flow of artesian wells in this region. A photovoltaic water pumping kit was budgeted and an analysis of the financial viability of this system was carried out, concluding that despite the high initial investment, the system is viable in the long term.