Design and Simulation of Solar-Powered Irrigation System in Borno State

Student: Oluwatoyin Zainab Abegunde (Project, 2025)
Supervisor: Prof Ibrahim Yusuf
Co-supervisor: Prof Ejiro Okoneji
HOD: Prof Kubrat Hod-placeholder
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Lagos


Abstract

A solar-powered irrigation system uses sunlight to generate electricity, which then powers a water pump for agricultural irrigation. This system typically includes solar panels, a water pump, a charge controller, and potentially a battery for energy storage and a storage tank. Simulation software like PVSYST is used to model and analyze the system's performance, considering factors like solar irradiance, water demand, and component selection.

Keywords
solar energy irrigation agriculture Borno Nigeria simulation