Solar Energy in Powering Agriculture - Revision history

Ranisha at 19:09, 14 July 2020

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Further Information

Ranisha at 13:21, 29 May 2018

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Stefan Eibisch: /* Solar Powered Irrigation */

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Solar Powered Irrigation

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Solar Powered Irrigation

Ranisha: /* Solar Cooling */

2016-04-28T13:53:44Z

Solar Cooling

Stefan Eibisch at 11:44, 1 April 2016

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Stefan Eibisch at 15:37, 31 March 2016

2016-03-31T15:37:21Z

Stefan Eibisch at 15:22, 31 March 2016

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Stefan Eibisch: /* Solar Powered Irrigation */

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 On our planet Earth, there are three sources for renewable energy: solar radiation, heat from the Earth’s core (geothermal energy) and gravitational force resulting from planetary movements (tidal power). Energy resulting from solar radiation accounts for about 99.9% of all energy available on Earth.<br/>
-By&nbsp;definition solar energy is "Solar energy is the conversion of sunlight into usable energy forms"<ref name="IEA">International Energy Agency, 2015. Solar. http://www.iea.org/topics/renewables/subtopics/solar/</ref>. The main solar technologies are photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal electricity and solar heating and cooling. For '''agricultural production and processing''' solar energy is a crucial energy source, in particular for&nbsp;irrigation, cooling and drying.<br/>
+By&nbsp;definition solar energy is "Solar energy is the conversion of sunlight into usable energy forms"<ref name="IEA">International Energy Agency, 2015. Solar. http://www.iea.org/topics/renewables/subtopics/solar/</ref>. The main solar technologies are photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal electricity and solar heating and cooling. For '''agricultural production and processing''' solar energy is a crucial energy source, in particular for&nbsp;irrigation, cooling and drying.
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 *[[Toolbox on SPIS|Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems on energypedia]]
-*[[:Portal:Powering_Agriculture|Powering agriculture portal on energypedia]]
+*[[Portal:Water and Energy for Food|Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) portal on energypedia]]
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 = Further Information =
 *[[Toolbox on SPIS|Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems on energypedia]]
-*[[:portal:powering agriculture|Powering agriculture portal on energypedia]]
+*[[:Portal:Powering_Agriculture|Powering agriculture portal on energypedia]]
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 *For more information on PV pumping systems in general please see [[Photovoltaic (PV) Pumping Systems for Irrigation|here]]<br/>
 *For a case study from Egypt on solar powered irrigation systems please see [[Solar Powered Irrigation Systems in Egypt|here]]<br/>
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-*'''NEW''': [[Solar_Powered_Irrigation_Systems_-_Technology,_Economy,_Impacts|Solar Powered Irrigation Systems - Technology, Economy, Impacts]]<br/>
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 == Solar Powered Irrigation<br/> ==
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 *For more information on PV pumping systems in general please see [[Photovoltaic (PV) Pumping Systems for Irrigation|here]]<br/>
 *For a case study from Egypt on solar powered irrigation systems please see [[Solar Powered Irrigation Systems in Egypt|here]]<br/>
-*'''NEW''': [[Manual and Tools for Promoting SPIS – Stocktaking and Analysis Report|Manual and Tools for Promoting SPIS – Stocktaking and Analysis Report]]<br/>
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-*'''NEW''': [http://www.fao.org/nr/water/news/solar_power.html Experts' presentations on SPIS in developing and emerging countries]<br/>
+*'''NEW''': [[Solar_Powered_Irrigation_Systems_-_Technology,_Economy,_Impacts|Solar Powered Irrigation Systems - Technology, Economy, Impacts]]<br/>
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 == Solar Drying<br/> ==

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 '''System Example: SunChill Agricultural Product Refrigeration'''<br/>
-[[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique|SunChill™]] is a novel, off-grid refrigeration solution enabling increased agricultural productivity by: (i) removing field heat from crops immediately following harvest (ii) providing continued product cooling at local markets and/or central processing facilities. This clean energy solution transforms 50°C solar thermal energy into 10°C refrigeration using solid refrigerants and local, non-precision components. These characteristics enable production of a low cost, low-maintenance technology that reduces spoilage and benefits the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. For more inforation please see [[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique|here]].<br/>
+[[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation|SunChill™]] is a novel, off-grid refrigeration solution enabling increased agricultural productivity by: (i) removing field heat from crops immediately following harvest (ii) providing continued product cooling at local markets and/or central processing facilities. This clean energy solution transforms 50°C solar thermal energy into 10°C refrigeration using solid refrigerants and local, non-precision components. These characteristics enable production of a low cost, low-maintenance technology that reduces spoilage and benefits the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. For more inforation please see [[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation|here]].<br/>
 = Solar Photovoltaic in Agriculture<br/> =

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 *For more information on PV pumping systems in general please see [[Photovoltaic (PV) Pumping Systems for Irrigation|here]]<br/>
 *For a case study from Egypt on solar powered irrigation systems please see [[Solar Powered Irrigation Systems in Egypt|here]]<br/>
-*'''NEW''': [[Manual_and_Tools_for_Promoting_SPIS_–_Stocktaking_and_Analysis_Report|Manual and Tools for Promoting SPIS – Stocktaking and Analysis Report]]<br/>
+*'''NEW''': [[Manual and Tools for Promoting SPIS – Stocktaking and Analysis Report|Manual and Tools for Promoting SPIS – Stocktaking and Analysis Report]]<br/>
 *'''NEW''': [http://www.fao.org/nr/water/news/solar_power.html Experts' presentations on SPIS in developing and emerging countries]<br/>
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 Up to 70 per cent of agricultural products spoil during the traditional process of open-air drying, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.<ref name="INNOTECH – Ingenieuresgesellschaft mbH. Retrieved from: http://innotech-ing.com/en/">INNOTECH – Ingenieuresgesellschaft mbH. Retrieved from: http://innotech-ing.com/en/</ref><ref name="Solar Drying. Retrieved from: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Solar_Drying">Solar Drying. Retrieved from: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Solar_Drying</ref>&nbsp;Thus, in many developing countries large quantities of fruits and vegetables spoil. Common reasons areinadequate infrastructure, insufficient processing capacities, and growing marketing difficulties caused by intensifying competition and protectionism in&nbsp;global agricultural markets.&nbsp;Often, drying is carried out at farm level right after harvest,&nbsp;especially with highly perishable crops, at peak harvest time when local markets are saturated. Drying agricultural produce such as vegetables, fruits and meat with thermal energy enables longer storage times and easier transportation - thereby&nbsp;contributing to improving the population's income and supply situation<ref name="INNOTECH – Ingenieuresgesellschaft mbH. Retrieved from: http://innotech-ing.com/en/">INNOTECH – Ingenieuresgesellschaft mbH. Retrieved from: http://innotech-ing.com/en/</ref><br/>
 For more information please see [[Solar Drying|here]].<br/><br/>
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 '''System Example: SunChill Agricultural Product Refrigeration'''<br/>
-[[SunChill:_Solar_Cooling_for_Horticultural_Preservation_in_Mozambique|SunChill™]] is a novel, off-grid refrigeration solution enabling increased agricultural productivity by: (i) removing field heat from crops immediately following harvest (ii) providing continued product cooling at local markets and/or central processing facilities. This clean energy solution transforms 50°C solar thermal energy into 10°C refrigeration using solid refrigerants and local, non-precision components. These characteristics enable production of a low cost, low-maintenance technology that reduces spoilage and benefits the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. For more inforation please see [[SunChill:_Solar_Cooling_for_Horticultural_Preservation_in_Mozambique|here]].<br/>
+[[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique|SunChill™]] is a novel, off-grid refrigeration solution enabling increased agricultural productivity by: (i) removing field heat from crops immediately following harvest (ii) providing continued product cooling at local markets and/or central processing facilities. This clean energy solution transforms 50°C solar thermal energy into 10°C refrigeration using solid refrigerants and local, non-precision components. These characteristics enable production of a low cost, low-maintenance technology that reduces spoilage and benefits the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. For more inforation please see [[SunChill: Solar Cooling for Horticultural Preservation in Mozambique|here]].<br/>
-= PV in Agriculture<br/> =
+= Solar Photovoltaic in Agriculture<br/> =
 PV can be applied for pumping for a wide range of processes, most importantly for&nbsp;irrigation,&nbsp;refrigeration of agricultural products, aeration for aquacultures, but&nbsp;also for&nbsp;electric fencing, poultry lighting and pest control. Application of small PV systems though is limited to the provision of power for activities that require little power input. For energy intensive activities e.g. in rice mills and other agricultural processing PV systems are not an option<ref name="FAO, 2000.">Van Campen, B.; D. Guidi & G. Best (FAO), 2000. Solar Photovoltaics for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.http://www.fao.org/uploads/media/Solar%20photovoltaic%20for%20SARD.pdf</ref>.<br/>
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