| Title | Solar- and wind-powered irrigation systems |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 1982 |
| Authors | Enochian, RV |
| Secondary Title | Agricultural Economic Report |
| Volume | no. 482 |
| Pagination | iii + 28 p. : 94 refs., figs. |
| Date Published | 1982-02-01 |
| Publisher | US Department of Agriculture |
| Place Published | Washington, DC, USA |
| Keywords | irrigation, sdiwat, solar energy, water lifting devices, wind power, wind-powered pumps |
| Abstract | Five different direct solar and wind energy systems are technically feasible for powering irrigation pumps. However, with projected rates of fossil fuel costs, only two may produce significant unsubsidied energy for irrigation pumping before the turn of the century. These are photovoltaic systems with nonconcentrating collectors (providing that projected costs of manufacturing solar cells prove correct); and wind systems, especially in remote areas where adequate wind is available. |
| Custom 1 | 232.4 |
