Evaluation of groundwater pumping with solar energy for irrigation practice in Tunisia using homer energy

• Autorzy: Mariem Sana Ben , Kanzari Sabri , Ghannem Samir , Abu Hasan Hassimi , Chtioui Sirine , Mouelhi Safouane , Zghibi Adel , Bahrouni Hassouna , Ali Ben Abdallah Mohamed

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12911/22998993/196294

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In response to the increasing demand for water in irrigated areas, the use of groundwater pumping is emerging as a compelling alternative, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. However, the costs associated with fossil fuel based pumping systems, as well as their negative environmental impact through the emission of harmful gases, have prompted a shift towards renewable energy. The main objective of this study is to analyze and optimize the feasibility of a groundwater pumping system using different energy sources by HOMER Energy. A farmer in the Nabeul region (Chiba) was selected for an in-depth analysis of water demand and pumping station sizing. The evaluations showed that a 3 kW photovoltaic panel installation per hectare could sufficiently meet the irrigation water needs of this farmer. After optimizing the proposed pumping systems, including diesel generator (DG), photovoltaic (PV) and hybrid (DG + PV) panels, it was determined that the most economical and environmentally friendly solution was the hybrid system. This system produces a power output of 3.3 kW, with CO2 emissions in the order of 5.117 kg per year. HOMER software is a powerful tool for optimizing energy-efficient irrigation practices and assessing the best mix of renewable and conventional energy resources to meet specific needs.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

groundwater; Irrigation; solar energy; HOMER; Tunisia

• Wydawca: Polskie Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology
• Czasopismo: Journal of Ecological Engineering
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 26, nr 2
• Strony: 147--161
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 33 poz., rys. tab.

Twórcy

autor

Mariem Sana Ben

• National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, University of Carthage, Ariana 2080, Tunisia

autor

Kanzari Sabri

• National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, University of Carthage, Ariana 2080, Tunisia

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7226-402X

autor

Ghannem Samir

• Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, 7021 Jarzouna, Tunisia

autor

Abu Hasan Hassimi

• Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
• Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

autor

Chtioui Sirine

• National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, University of Carthage, Ariana 2080, Tunisia
• Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia

autor

Mouelhi Safouane

• National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, University of Carthage, Ariana 2080, Tunisia

autor

Zghibi Adel

• Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisia

autor

Bahrouni Hassouna

• National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, University of Carthage, Ariana 2080, Tunisia

autor

Ali Ben Abdallah Mohamed

• National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, University of Carthage, Ariana 2080, Tunisia

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