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PV monitoring system for a water pumping scheme with lithium-ion battery using free open-source software and IoT technologies
22 May 2023 9:43
The development of photovoltaic (PV) technology is now a reality. The inclusion of lithium-ion batteries in grid-connected PV systems is growing, and the sharp...
Photovoltaic water pumping: comparison between direct and lithium battery solutions
22 May 2023 9:40
This work presents the conversion of a photovoltaic water pumping system (PVWPS) to its corresponding battery-based solution, while maintaining the components of the PVWPS...
Energy efficiency optimization in battery-based photovoltaic pumping schemes
22 May 2023 9:37
This article deals with the analysis of energy efficiency optimization in battery-based photovoltaic pumping schemes. The study builds on previous findings derived from the...
The Future of Solar Water Pumping – Market Dialogue on Greening Humanitarian Responses Through Enhanced Solar Energy Harvesting
15 Dec 2022 10:27
While the presence of diesel-based technology such as generators is still common, especially in off grid areas, humanitarian and development actors alike are making...
Newsletter February 2022
25 Jul 2022 15:04
Book: Solar Pumping for Water Supply A French version of the book “Solar Pumping for Water Supply: Harnessing solar power in humanitarian and development...
Bill of Quantities for Solar Pumping Scheme (Sample BoQ)
30 Mar 2022 9:03
A French version of this document is also available for download here: Bill of Quantities_SPWS-fr This document provides a sample list of all the...
Newsletter October 2021
4 Oct 2021 9:23
Solar Powered Water Systems: Technical & training updates Measures to select good quality solar panels The reliability of solarized water services is put to...
Coupling lithium ion batteries and solar panels for water pumping
29 Sep 2021 4:30
The use of Lithium-Ion batteries could soon represent a viable alternative to generators in solar-hybrid systems. The inclusion of batteries to supplement solar water...
Newsletter July 2021
24 Sep 2021 5:53
Receive greetings and the following updates from The Solar Hub. Popular measures to avoid solar panel theft and vandalism: A Technical Brief The solar...
Selecting Good Quality Solar Panels
12 Aug 2021 4:34
The sustainability of a solar powered water system (SPWS) and the reliability of water services is put to jeopardy when solar panels installed are...
