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Implementation of a Solar Powered Universal Motor Pump Set without Battery Backup for Residential and Industrial Applications

Abstract

Photovoltaic power control is one of the burning research fields these days. When compared to fossil fuels, solar energy is relatively untapped source of energy. Solar energy represents a promising alternative that will likely supplement fossil fuel based energy supply, and eventually replace the fossil fuel source as the availability of latter declines. A solar powered pump is a normal pump with an electric DC motor. Solar powered pumps will naturally work best during sunny days. Electricity for the motor is generated on-site through a solar panel which converts solar energy to DC. A solar photovoltaic water pumping system (SPWPS) consists of PV array, motor-pump set, associated electronics and an On/OFF switch.

Charutha K., E G Janardhanan