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Feasibility analysis of a standalone direct pumping photovoltaic system for irrigation in Mediterranean greenhouses

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  • Reca, J.
  • Torrente, C.
  • López-Luque, R.
  • Martínez, J.

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The profitability of photovoltaic (PV) systems for irrigating Mediterranean greenhouse crops is analyzed. A standalone direct pumping PV system is proposed. A simulation model of the system was developed in order to obtain the economically optimal design of this system and evaluate its feasibility. The model is composed of several submodels: the photovoltaic power generation capacity submodel, the direct pumping management submodel and the submodel that evaluates the irrigation water requirements for a representative greenhouse and the overall economic performance of the system.

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  • Reca, J. & Torrente, C. & López-Luque, R. & Martínez, J., 2016. "Feasibility analysis of a standalone direct pumping photovoltaic system for irrigation in Mediterranean greenhouses," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 85(C), pages 1143-1154.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:85:y:2016:i:c:p:1143-1154
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2015.07.056
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