Baseline of the Use of Solar Irrigation Pump in the Niayes Area in Senegal

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dc.contributor.authorSarr, Aminata
dc.contributor.authorDiop, Lamine
dc.contributor.authorDiatta, Ibrahima
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-26T15:08:51Z
dc.date.available2023-04-26T15:08:51Z
dc.date.issued2021-05-31
dc.descriptionNatural Resources, 2021, 12, 125-146en_US
dc.description.abstractSolar irrigation pumps are considered as an alternative to the use of diesel and electric pumps due to the high cost of energy. These pumps are now increasingly used in the Niayes area. Thus, a more in-depth knowledge about the components of a solar pumping system and their characteristics available on the market as well as prices can be beneficial. This study was conducted to have an idea on the baseline of the use of solar irrigation pumps in this area. To perform this study, surveys were conducted among 12 suppliers and 10 service providers located in Dakar, Thies, Louga and Saint-Louis region and among 53 users located in Potou area which is in Louga region. Results show a wide range of pump brands and characteristics. Brands found were Lorentz, LIKOU, SHIMGE, Grundfos, Solar pump, Feili, Difful, JUQIANG, Solar tech, and Asaman. The pumps’ flow rate varies between 2.5 m3/h and 45 m3/h, the pressure ranges from 15 m to 160 m and the power is between 0.072 kW and10 kW. The price of these pumps varies depending on the brand used and their characteristics. In addition, other materials are available, such as panels with power ranging from 80 W to 330 W and electric cables. The price of these components varies according on the type used. Thus, the investment cost for implementation varies between 640 euros (420,000 CFA) and 25,087 euros (16,455,919 CFA). The cost of installation varies between 76.3 euros (50,000 CFA) and 1219.6 euros (800,000 CFA). Concerning maintenance, it is generally free during the warranty period when the equipment is supplied and installed by the same company. However, the cost of maintenance varies between 152.5 euros and 457.4 euros/year or is estimated at 45.7 euro/maintenance after the warranty years. Investigations conducted among users show that farmers in general do not perform pump maintenance due to a lack of knowledge and financial means. Thus, according to farmers, factors that impact pumps operation are the low sunshine that occurs between December and January and the iron in the water and low well discharge.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipACE Impact: Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security, AGRISANen_US
dc.identifier.citationSarr, A., Diop, L., Diatta, I., Wane, Y.D., Bodian, A., Seck, S.M., Mateos, L. and Lamaddalena, N. (2021) Baseline of the Use of Solar Irrigation Pump in the Niayes Area in Senegal. Natural Resources, 12, 125-146. https://doi.org/10.4236/nr.2021.125010en_US
dc.identifier.issn2158-7086
dc.identifier.issn2158-706X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.4236/nr.2021.125010
dc.identifier.urihttps://datad.aau.org/handle/123456789/1384
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherand Scientific Research Publishing Incen_US
dc.subjectSolar Pumping Systemen_US
dc.subjectIrrigation, Suppliersen_US
dc.subjectService Providersen_US
dc.subjectNiayes Areaen_US
dc.subjectUsersen_US
dc.subjectAGRISANen_US
dc.subjectSenegalen_US
dc.subjectUniversité Cheikh Anta Diopen_US
dc.titleBaseline of the Use of Solar Irrigation Pump in the Niayes Area in Senegalen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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