Solar-Powered Groundwater Pumping Systems for Nigerian Water Sheds

Yıl 2014, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 2, 294 - 304, 01.06.2014

John Sodıkı J. İ. Sodiki

Öz

The paper presents an overview of the occurrence of different groundwater sheds, water quality, and availability in Nigeria. it also discussed the viability of solar-powered groundwater pumping systems in Nigeria. Applicable methods for system design and economic analysis are further outlined.

Anahtar Kelimeler

PV water pumping, Nigerian water sheds

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