Photovoltaic solar energy for groundwater exploitation

D. in Environmental Sciences, Master in Environmental Engineering, Master in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with mention in energy, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, Bachelor in Physics, Works Consultant.

The objective of this research is the use of photovoltaic solar energy in the exploitation of groundwater for agricultural purposes in the Motupe-Olmos-La Leche Basin, as a better alternative to the traditional method of pumping water using generators or electric power. The study area, according to the Solar Map of Peru prepared by the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (SENAMHI) in agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) has a high availability of daily solar radiation, which ranges between 5.5 and 6.0 Kwh/m2 per day. The National Water Authority (ANA) of the Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG) as of 2014 reports the existence of 4339 groundwater wells in the study area, which includes the towns of Motupe. Olmos, Pacora, Jayanca, Chochope, Pítipo and Salas, whose exploitation is generally done using generators (internal combustion engines, burning oil or gasoline). This report contains the technical characteristics, measurements and exploitation of the wells (flow rates). Taking into account the availability of local solar radiation, the daily water demand.