In recent years there are more and more alternatives in renewable energies. Many are the followers of this type of energy, less polluting and more economical than traditional energy. The change towards this type of energy has meant a revolution for both companies and individuals. In this post we will talk about solar energy, focusing on the advantages of irrigation with solar energy, a revolution that we tell you in detail. In addition to entering into what is this type of practice.
What does solar irrigation consist of?
Irrigation with solar energy is being carried out in an experimental way to see how photovoltaic cells develop. This irrigation technique consists of feeding the conventional irrigation pump with electrical energy obtained from the photovoltaic solar panels. In this case, the pumps used can be of various types, either direct current, which are those used for medium or small areas, or alternating current, which are those used for larger areas of land and which range from 0.15 KW to 55 KW.
In the whole process of field mechanization, irrigation plays a fundamental role. Since irrigation depends on whether the harvest is good or not, with a good drip system, much more productivity is generated. But this means a considerable energy expense, so solar energy is the perfect alternative for the irrigation system. In this case it will be necessary to install solar panels on the field.
What are the advantages of irrigation with solar energy?
Irrigation with solar energy has many benefits, both economically speaking and related to the environment. The energy source, which is used for this type of irrigation with solar energy, is not at all polluting. The irrigation systems of this type work with the energy of the sun, so it does not suppose any damage nor contaminate the planet. Therefore, taking advantage of this type of energy emits less greenhouse gases and helps to slow down climate change. All this if we compare it with electrical energies whose fuels are diesel or fossil fuels.
The installation of irrigation with solar energy does not present a very high initial investment. It is the installation of the plates and the connection with the system of irrigation, reason why that initial cost (if you did not have the plates installed of before), will be compensated in a short time when the consumption diminishes of considerable way. This type of irrigation with solar energy is much more productive. The lands irrigated in this way produce much more than those that are not. Therefore, using solar energy increases agricultural productivity and harvests will be much better without using so many resources. You will be able to get more crops during the same period when other types of energy were used before.
There are more and more companies that offer this type of energy, both for companies and for medium sized farms and even for homes where the savings are considerable and this type of solar energy is used not only for watering a garden but also to produce electricity for the interior of the house.