Design and Development of a Solar System for Irrigation

Student: Education Ottah (Project, 2025)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State

Abstract

This project focused on designing and development of a solar system for irrigation system
aimed at providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution for managing agricultural water
needs. The primary goal was to create an affordable system powered by solar energy and
evaluate its effectiveness. Materials were carefully chosen to strike a balance between cost
durability, and performance. Key components included polycrystalline silicon solar panels,
tubular lead-acid batteries, a hybrid inverter, and an AC water pump. When implemented, the
system successfully demonstrated its capabilities, efficiently pumping water from a depth of 7.4
meters to an overhead tank situated 4.88 meters above the ground achieving a combined
pumping height of 12.28 meters. This work underscores the transformative potential of
renewable energy in agriculture, offering farmers a reliable, eco-friendly, and economically
viable alternative for irrigation. By harnessing solar energy, the project paves the way for
improved productivity and more sustainable forming practices.

Keywords
solar system irrigation water energy meters development project sustainable pumping
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