Cairo University - Faculty of Engineering

Irrigation and Hydraulics Department

Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

Lecture # 1

Prepared by
Prof. Dr. Reda M El-Damak
2015 - 2016
 Typical Life Cycle Costs of
AC Motor Pump

Intial Price of Pumps

Labor + Maintance costs

Electrical Energy Costs

Lecture : Hydraulic of Pumping Station

 Typical Life Cycle Costs of
AC Motor Pump

Intial Price of Pumps

Labor + Maintance costs

Electrical Energy Costs

Lecture : Hydraulic of Pumping Station

Electricity from the sun

Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems
 Sun

Basic Solar
Pumping System Diagram
 Sun

Basic Solar
Pumping System Diagram

DC (Direct Current)
Motor Water Pump
 Sun

Basic Solar
Pumping System Diagram

DC (Direct Current) AC (Alternating Current)

Motor Water Pump Motor Water Pump
DC (Direct Current) Motor Water Pump
 DC (Direct Current) Motor Water Pump

Sun

1- Solar Energy
(Radiation)
 DC (Direct Current) Motor Water Pump

Sun 2- Photovoltaic (PV) Array

DC (Direct Current)

Motor Controller
1- Solar Energy
(Radiation)
 DC (Direct Current) Motor Water Pump

Sun 2- Photovoltaic (PV) Array

DC (Direct Current)

Motor Controller
1- Solar Energy
(Radiation)

DC Motor

3- DC Motor Water Pump

AC (Alternating Current) Motor Water Pump
 AC (Alternating Current) Motor Water Pump

Sun

1- Solar Energy
(Radiation)
 AC (Alternating Current) Motor Water Pump

2- Photovoltaic
(PV) Array
Sun
DC (Direct
Current)

1- Solar Energy
(Radiation)
 AC (Alternating Current) Motor Water Pump

2- Photovoltaic
(PV) Array
Sun
DC (Direct
Current)

Efficiency ~ 85-90 %
1- Solar Energy 3-Inverter
(Radiation)
AC (Alternating Current)
 AC (Alternating Current) Motor Water Pump

2- Photovoltaic
(PV) Array
Sun
DC (Direct
Current)

Efficiency ~ 85-90 %
1- Solar Energy 3-Inverter
(Radiation)
AC (Alternating Current)

AC Motor

4- AC Motor Water Pump

 AC (Alternating Current) Motor Water Pump

2- Photovoltaic
(PV) Array
Sun
DC (Direct
Current)

Efficiency ~ 85-90 %
1- Solar Energy 3-Inverter
(Radiation)
AC (Alternating Current)

Cost of DC Motor Water Pump > AC Motor

Cost of AC Motor Water Pump
4- AC Motor Water Pump
 DC & AC

Direct Current (DC) Battery

electricity flows
along wire in one direction

Alternating Current (AC)

electricity flows
along wire in both directions
Inverter & Converter
DC AC
Inverter
Inverter & Converter
DC AC
Inverter

AC DC
Converter
Inverter & Converter
DC AC
Inverter

AC DC
Converter

AC DC
Charger
Adjust (V)
 Design of Photovoltaic
(PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pump Systems
 Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance) , and Solar Insolation

(Irradiation)
 Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance) , and Solar Insolation

(Irradiation)
2- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel & Array
 Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance) , and Solar Insolation

(Irradiation)
2- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel & Array
3- Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of Solar-
Powered DC current Motor Pumps
 Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance) , and Solar Insolation

(Irradiation)
2- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel & Array
3- Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of Solar-
Powered DC current Motor Pumps
4- Design of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pumping System
 Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance) , and Solar Insolation

(Irradiation)
2- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel & Array
3- Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of Solar-
Powered DC current Motor Pumps
4- Design of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pumping System
5- Practical Examples
 Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance) , and Solar Insolation

(Irradiation)
2- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel & Array
3- Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of Solar-
Powered DC current Motor Pumps
4- Design of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pumping System
5- Practical Examples
6- Advantages & Disadvantages
 Solar-Powered
Water Pumping Systems

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance) , and Solar Insolation

(Irradiation)
2- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panel & Array
3- Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of Solar-
Powered DC current Motor Pumps
4- Design of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pumping System
5- Practical Examples
6- Advantages & Disadvantages
7- Solar Energy Potential in Egypt
 Solar Energy Sun

1- Solar Radiation (Irradiance)

and Solar Insolation (Irradiation)
Solar Radiation (Irradiance ) and
Solar Insolation (Irradiation)
Solar Radiation (Irradiance ) and
Solar Insolation (Irradiation)
Solar radiation is the energy from the sun that
reaches the Earth`s Surface.
 Solar Radiation (Irradiance ) and
Solar Insolation (Irradiation)
• Irradiance is density of solar radiation incident on a
given surface.
• It is expressed in units of Watts per square meter
(W/m2) or KW per square meter (kW/m2) .
At the top of Atmospheric Layer,
At the top of Atmospheric Layer, Solar radiation has an
intensity of 1367 watts per square meter (W/m2).
This value is known as the Solar Constant
At any location on the Earth`s Surface, Solar radiation
intensity (W/m2) changes with the sun elevation angle (α).
Typical Daily Solar Radiation
Typical Daily Solar Radiation
 Typical Daily Solar Radiation

Solar Radiation
@ 8.00 AM
 Typical Daily Solar Radiation

Solar Radiation
@ Sun Noon
 Typical Daily Solar Radiation

Solar Radiation
@ 4.00 PM
Max Intensity of Solar Radiation at Earth`s Surface
@ Sun Noon, Summer, Sunny Day ≤ 1000 W/m2
Max Intensity of Solar Radiation at Earth`s Surface
@ Solar Noon ,Summer, Sunny Day ≤ 1000 W/m2

Summer,
Sunny Day,
Sun Noon

Solar Radiation
Max = 1000 W/m2
Max Intensity of Solar Radiation at Earth`s Surface
@ Sun Noon, Summer, Sunny Day ≤ 1000 W/m2

Max Solar Radiation @ Sun Noon,

Summer, Sunny Day ≤ 1000 W/m2

Solar Radiation
@ Sun Noon
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
2- Change with Day of Year (Seasons)
3- Change with Atmospheric effects
4- Change with Locations
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
2- Change with Day of Year (Seasons)
3- Change with Atmospheric effects
4- Change with Locations
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
2- Change with Day of Year (Seasons)
3- Change with Atmospheric effects
4- Change with Locations
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
2- Change with Day of Year (Seasons)
3- Change with Atmospheric effects
4- Change with Locations
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
 Daily Solar Radiation
1- Change with Time of Day
 Daily Solar Radiation
2- Change with Day of Year (Seasons)
 Daily Solar Radiation

3- Change with Atmospheric effects

Daily Solar Radiation

Summer,
Sunny Day,
Sun Noon

Solar Radiation
Max = 1000 W/m2
Daily Solar Radiation

Cloudy Day, Noon

Solar Radiation
< 1000 W/m2
Daily Solar Radiation

Rainy Day, Noon

Solar Radiation
<< 1000 W/m2
 Daily Solar Radiation

4- Change with Locations

A
B
 Daily Solar Radiation

4- Change with Locations

A
B
Solar Radiation (Irradiance ) and
Solar Insolation (Irradiation)
 Solar Radiation (Irradiance ) and
Solar Insolation (Irradiation)

• Insolation is the total amount of solar

radiation energy received on a given surface
area during a given time. (e.g. 1 hour, day,
month, year)
• It is also called solar irradiation and
expressed as “Whr/m2"
Daily Solar Insolation (Irradiation) is the area under the Daily
Solar Radiation Curve (Whr/m2) or (KWhr/m2)

1200

Noon
Daily Solar Radiation Curve
1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600

400

200

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
Sunrise Sunset
Daily Solar Insolation (Irradiation) is the area under the Daily
Solar Radiation Curve (Whr/m2) or (KWhr/m2)

1200

Noon
Daily Solar Insolation
1000
= 5650 Whr/m2
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600

400

5650 Whr/m2
200 5.65 kWhr/m2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
Sunrise Sunset
 Peak sun hours

• for any particular day,

Peak sun hours = The entire amount of solar
irradiance (Daily Solar Insolation )
(Whr/m2) / 1000 W/m2
equivalent to number of hours per day when
solar irradiance averages 1000 W/m2 or
(1 KW/m2)
 Peak sun hours = Daily Solar Insolation
(Whr/m2) / 1000 W/m2
1200

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600

400

5650 Whr/m2
200 5.65 kWhr/m2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
Sunrise Sunset
 Peak sun hours = Daily Solar Insolation
(Whr/m2) / 1000 W/m2
1200

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600

400

5650 Whr/m2
200 5.65 kWhr/m2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
Sunrise Sunset
 Peak sun hours = Daily Solar Insolation
(Whr/m2) / 1000 W/m2
1200

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

Equal area under

600 the two curves

400

5650 Whr/m2
200 5.65 kWhr/m2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
Sunrise Sunset
 Peak sun hours = Daily Solar Insolation
(Whr/m2) / 1000 W/m2
1200
Peak sun hours =5.65 hrs

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

Equal area under

600 the two curves

400

5650 Whr/m2
200 5.65 kWhr/m2

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
Sunrise Sunset
Daily Solar Radiation

Aswan
Daily Solar Insolation

Aswan
Monthly Solar Insolation
Monthly Solar Insolation
Yearly Solar Insolation
2- Solar
Photovoltaic
(PV) Cell,
Panel,
Array
2- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Array
 PV Solar Cell, PV Solar Panel (Module),
PV Solar Panel Array

PV Solar Cell PV Solar Panel PV Solar Panel Array

PV Solar Cell, PV Solar Panel (Module),
PV Solar Panel Array
Fixed Tilt Array
Fixed Tilt Array
Fixed Tilt Array
Fixed Tilt Array

β
 Fixed Tilt Array

If β = 0, Fixed Horizontal Surface

Daily Solar
Radiation
PV Solar Panel Array
Fixed or Tracking Array
PV Solar Panel Array
Fixed or Tracking Array
Tracking array to ensure
optimum utilization of
the solar energy
PV Solar Panel Electrical Characteristics
 PV Solar Panel Electrical Characteristics

Panel DC Rating
245 W
245W
Peak Power (Pmax) 245 Watts

Voltage (Vmp) 31.4 V

Current (Imp) 7.81 A

Reference cell temperature (Tcref) 25 C

Solar Irradiance at reference
1000 Watts/m2
Cell temperature (Itref)
 PV Solar Panel Electrical Characteristics

Panel DC Rating
245 W
245W
Peak Power (Pmax) 245 Watts

Voltage (Vmp) 31.4 V

Current (Imp) 7.81 A

Reference cell temperature (Tcref) 25 C

Solar Irradiance at reference
1000 Watts/m2
Cell temperature (Itref)

Peak Power (P max) = 31.4 V x 7.81 A = 245 Watts

 Panel DC Rating
245 W

Panel Area = L x B = 1.64176 (m2)

 Panel DC Rating
245 W

Output Power/1 m2 = Max Sun Irradiance x Panel efficiency = 149 (W)

= 1000 x 14.9 % = 149 (W )
 Panel DC Rating
245 W

Panel output Power = Panel output power/m2 x Panel Area = 245 (W)
= 149 x 1.64176 = 245 (W)
 If Panel Area = 1.0 m2

Max Solar Irradiance Panel output

1000 W/m2
Power (DC)
149 (W)

ηpanel = 14.9 %
 Panel DC Rating
245 W

Panel Area = 1.64176 m2

Max Solar Irradiance

1000 W/m2 Panel output
Power (DC)
245 (W)

ηpanel = 14.9 %
 SOLAR PANEL CONNECTION
Electricity in Water in
a Wire a Pipe
Amps Q
flow of electrons flow rate of water
Volts Pressure (P/ γ) = H

Power (Watts) = Hydraulic Water Power

Amps x Volts = γHQ
WHP = γ H Q / 75 HP
W Power = WHP x 746 Watts
Resistance Friction + local losses

High Voltage , Small Wire = High Pressure , Small Pipe

High Amps , High Resistance Diameter = High Velocity ,
losses High friction losses
Heat & Fires Blown Pipe
PV panels are wired in series

Output voltage = 31.4 + 31.4 + 31.4 + 31.4 = 125.6 V

Output current = 7.81 A

Total Power = 125.6 V * 7.81 A = 980 W

PV Panels are wired in parallel

Output voltage = 31.4 V

Output current = 7.81 + 7.81 + 7.81 + 7.81 = 31.24 A

Total Power = 31.4 V * 31.24 A = 980 W

 series/parallel circuit

Output voltage = 31.4 + 31.4 = 62.8 V

Output current = 7.81 + 7.81 = 15.62 A

Total Power = 62.8 V * 15.62 A = 980 W

The values for voltage and current must meet the requirements of the motor supplied.
PV panels (modules) connected in parallel and series
Average Monthly Solar Insolation on Horizontal Plane
(KWh/m2/month)
Average Monthly Solar Insolation on Horizontal Plane
(KWh/m2/month)
Average Monthly Solar Insolation on Horizontal Plane
(KWh/m2/month)
 3- Hydraulics
Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS
(DC current)
 Type of
Solar-Powered Water Pumps

1- Solar Surface Pumps

 Type of
Solar-Powered Water Pumps

2- Solar Submersible
1- Solar Surface Pumps Well Pumps
Solar Surface Pumps
Solar Surface Pumps
 Solar Surface Pumps

Power Consumption P1

ηp

ηM

ηtotal = ηMotor * ηPump

 Solar Surface Pumps

Power Consumption P1

ηp

ηM

ηtotal = ηMotor * ηPump

Solar Surface Pumping System
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160

140
800 Watts
120

1200 Watts
100
H (m)

1600 Watts
80

60 2000 Watts

40

20

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
P1 = 2000 Watts
140
P1 = 1600 Watts
120 P1 = 1200 Watts 800 Watts

100 1200 Watts

H (m)

P1= 800 Watts 1600 Watts

80
2000 Watts
60

40

20

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Q&H

Pump Power Consumption P2

ηp
ηM
Power Consumption P1

ηtotal = ηMotor * ηPump

 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140 System Curve
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts 800 Watts

100 1200 Watts

H (m)

800 Watts 1600 Watts

80
2000 Watts
60

40

20

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts

100
H (m)

800 Watts
80

60

40

20
Q1
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts

100
H (m)

800 Watts
80

60

40

20
Q2
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts

100
H (m)

800 Watts
80

60

40

20
Q3
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts

100
H (m)

800 Watts
80

60

40

20
Q max
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts

100
H (m)

800 Watts
80

60

40

20
Q3
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts

100
H (m)

800 Watts
80

60

40

20
Q2
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 Hydraulics Characteristics Curves of
SOLAR-POWERED PUMPS

160
2000 Watts
140
1600 Watts
120 1200 Watts

100
H (m)

800 Watts
80

60

40

20
Q1
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
Q (lit/sec)
 PV Array

Sun

Control
Solar Radiation Unit

Q max

Q2

Q1
Hourly Discharge

Q max

Q2
Daily Discharge
(M3/day)
Q1
Daily Discharge

Daily Discharge
(M3/day)
 4- Design of Photovoltaic
(PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pump Systems
4- Design of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pump Systems
1-Daily Demands
Q&H
 1-Daily Demands
Sun Q&H

2- Solar Energy
(Radiation)
 1-Daily Demands
Sun Q&H

2- Solar Energy
(Radiation)

3- Solar Pump
 4- Design of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Powered Water
Pump Systems

1-Daily Demands
Sun Q&H

2- Solar Energy 4- Photovoltaic

(Radiation) (PV) Array

3- Solar Pump
 1- How to estimate the Daily Demands ( Q )

1-Daily Demands
Sun Q&H

2- Solar Energy 4- Photovoltaic

(Radiation) (PV) Array

3- Solar Pump
1- How to estimate the Daily Demands ( Q )

Drip Irrigation
10 Feddans
1- How to estimate the Daily Demands ( Q )

Drip Irrigation
10 Feddans
1- How to estimate the Daily Demands ( Q )

Drip Irrigation
10 Feddans
1- How to estimate the Daily Demands ( Q )
 2- How to get Average Solar Radiation & Insolation
at the Project Site
1-Daily Demands
Sun Q&H

2- Solar Energy 4- Photovoltaic

(Radiation) (PV) Array

3- Solar Pump
2- How to get Average Solar Radiation & Insolation
at the Project Site

Sun

2- Solar Energy 1200

(Radiation) 1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)
800

600

400

Average Daily Solar Radiation 200

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
2- How to get Average Solar Radiation & Insolation
at the Project Site

Sun

2- Solar Energy 1200

(Radiation) 1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)
800

600

400

Average Daily Solar Insolation 200

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
2- How to get Average Solar Radiation & Insolation
at the Project Site

Sun

2- Solar Energy 1200

(Radiation) 1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)
800

600

400

Average Daily Peak sun hours 200

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time
 3- How to select Solar Pump

1-Daily Demands
Sun Q&H

2- Solar Energy 4- Photovoltaic

(Radiation) (PV) Array

3- Solar Pump
 Daily
Discharge
(M3/day)
 Daily
Discharge
(M3/day)

1200

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600

400

200

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time

Average Daily Peak sun hours

 Peak sun
hours

Daily
Discharge
(M3/day)

1200

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600

400

200

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time

Average Daily Peak sun hours

 Peak sun
hours
Q design (Max), M3/hr

Daily
Discharge
(M3/day)

Q design (Max) (M3/hr) = Daily Discharge (M3/day) / Peak sun hours

1200

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600

400

200

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time

Average Daily Peak sun hours

 TEL

TDH
Delivery Tank
Pipeline
Suction Tank Q
Pumping System

Q TDH
Q1 TDH1
Q2 TDH2
Qd TDHd
Q4 TDH4
Q5 TDH5

Qd TDHd = Static head + Friction & Local losses

 Peak sun
hours
Q design (Max), M3/hr

Daily
Discharge
(M3/day)

Q design (Max) (M3/hr) = Daily Discharge (M3/day) / Peak sun hours

1200

1000
Irridiance (Watts/m2)

800

600 Qd (M3/hr)
400

200
TDHd (m)
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Time

Average Daily Peak sun hours

TDHd (m)
 TDHd (m)

Q design
 TDHd (m)

Q design
 TDHd (m)

Q design
 TDHd (m)

Q design

Min Input Power, P1 (W)

 4- How to design Photovoltaic (PV) Array system

1- Daily Demands
Sun Q

2- Solar Energy 4- Photovoltaic

(Radiation) (PV) Array

3- Solar Pump
 Panel DC Rating
245 W
245W
L 1.655 m
B 0.992 m
Panel area 1.6418 m2
Max Sun Irradance 1000 Watts/m2
Panel efficiency 14.9%
Output power/m2 149 Watts/m2
Panel output power 245 Watts
Panel output power 0.245 KW
No of Panels = 1037.5/245 = 4.23
= 5 Panel DC Rating
245 W
245W
L 1.655 m
B 0.992 m
Panel area 1.6418 m2
Max Sun Irradance 1000 Watts/m2
Panel efficiency 14.9%
Output power/m2 149 Watts/m2
Panel output power 245 Watts
Panel output power 0.245 KW
PV panels will be sized to provide a minimum output power

P1 (Watts) 830
Factor of Safety 1.25
Min PV Power 1037.5 Watts
Panel output Power 245 Watts
No of Panels 5
Array Output Power 1225 Watts Panel DC Rating
245 W
245W
L 1.655 m
B 0.992 m
Panel area 1.6418 m2
Max Sun Irradance 1000 Watts/m2
Panel efficiency 14.9%
Output power/m2 149 Watts/m2
Panel output power 245 Watts
Panel output power 0.245 KW

1 Array : 5 Panels, Panel DC Rating 245 W

Array Output Power = 245 x 5 = 1225 Watts
 Cairo University - Faculty of Engineering
Irrigation and Hydraulics Department

Solar-Powered
Water Pumping
Systems,

Lecture # 2

Prepared by
Prof. Dr. Reda M El-Damak
2014 - 2015
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