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Solar PV pumping system for irrigation purpose and its economic comparison with grid-connected electricity and diesel operated pumps

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Title Solar PV pumping system for irrigation purpose and its economic comparison with grid-connected electricity and diesel operated pumps
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Creator Santra, P., Pande, P.C., Singh, A.K., Kumar P.
 
Subject Life cycle cost
Capital cost
Maintenance cost
Solar PV pumping system
Irrigation
 
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Objectives: Use of solar PV (SPV) pumping system for irrigation has recently been increased significantly specially
under the national solar mission and these pumps may replace conventional electric or diesel pumps.
Methods/Statistical analysis: In this paper, economics of SPV pumping system has been evaluated through life cycle
cost (LCC). In LCC analysis, capital cost, future maintenance cost and replacement cost are converted to present
worth value considering inflation rate and discount rate during its total life cycle. Annualized life cycle cost (ALCC) of
solar PV pumping system has been further compared with conventionally used grid connected electric pumps and
diesel pumps.
Findings:The analysis revealed that the annualized life cycle cost (ALCC) of PV pumping system is lower than grid
connected electric pumps and diesel pumps. For example, the ALCC for a 5 HP capacity SPV pumping system was
found ` 56,620, whereas it were ` 60,475 and ` 1,19,664 for grid connected electricity operated pumps and diesel
pumps, respectively. It has also been observed that the initial capital cost for solar PV pumping system is higher than
grid connected electric pumps and diesel pumps. However, the maintenance cost and replacement cost are lower for
PV pumping system.
Application/Improvements: Apart from economic advantage, PV pumps have additional benefits of using it for
domestic and farm needs. Therefore PV pumping system may be considered as the first choice by farmers.
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Date 2018-11-13T06:48:28Z
2018-11-13T06:48:28Z
2016-04-01
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier 1
2320-9836
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/10684
 
Language English
 
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