Photovoltaic panel flushing water gun with pump

Can a solar panel power a water pump?

A solar panel array can power a DC water pump with the DC electricity it produces. This technology, which was first introduced in the ’70s, is now widely used in remote areas without grid connection. The ever-decreasing price of solar panels makes solar water pumping technology increasingly accessible.

How does a solar photovoltaic water pump work?

Khan et al. designed a solar photovoltaic water pump by adding a DC–DC buck converter to provide current boosting to the DC pump. No battery and inverter are used in the system so as to reduce the cost and maintenance. The highest no load speed goes up to 3000–3200 revolutions per minute (rpm).

Is solar photovoltaic water pumping system feasible?

Solar photovoltaic water pumping system (SPVWPS) has been a promising area of research for more than 50 years. In the early 70s, efforts and studies were undertaken to explore the possibility of SPVWPS as feasible, viable and economical mean of water pumping.

How to improve the performance of a photovoltaic water pumping system?

Ziyad and Dagher presented a technique to improve the performance of a photovoltaic water pumping system by coupling a PV powered permanent magnet DC motor between PV array and screw-type volumetric water pump.

Why is PV water pumping important?

PV water pumping is gaining importance in recent years due to non-availability of electricity and increase in diesel prices. The flow rate of pumped water is dependent on incident solar radiation and size of PV array. A properly designed PV system results in significant long-term cost savings as compared to conventional pumping systems.

Can spraying water improve the performance of a photovoltaic water pumping system?

Abdolzadeh and Ameri investigated the possibility of improving the performance of a photovoltaic water pumping system, by spraying water over the PV modules. The results show that spraying of water can achieve 12.5% mean PV efficiency.