Overview
“International Program for Field Test of
PV Solar – Water Pumps”
The project activities aim at providing technically reliable, economically
competitive and environmentally friendly alternatives for water pumping systems
in remote areas, this project was implemented in seven different countries including
Jordan.
7 solar-driven water pumping systems were
installed in Jordan out of 80 systems installed in other countries.
• Pre-feasibility studies.
• Engineering.
• Installation of all systems.
• Commissioning of all
systems.
• Installation of complete
sensors, devices and data logging system.
• Collecting data for all
relevant parameters (hydraulic parameters like head, flowrate etc. and electric
parameters (voltage, current, power…etc.) based on 2 seconds readings over 3
basic years and then extended for other several years.
• Development of components
and systems so as to achieve most energy efficient optimum system.
• Applying all possible energy
efficiency measures in water pumping systems including equipment, piping,
fittings…etc. so as to minimize power requirements.
• Analyze water and energy
consumption for all pumping stations.
• Monitoring hydraulic head to
investigate drawdown and its effect on pump efficiency and thus to determine
the need for development and/or changing the pump to meet the variable well
pumping head. The aim is to keep the pump working at its maximum efficiency point.
• Many status, activity, and
Biannual detailed reports.
• Perform protective tests on
all pump station equipment.
• Perform various Simulation
scenarios.
Liaison with all
stakeholders including Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
