SISTEMA DE BOMBEAMENTO POR ENERGIA FOTOVOLTAICA COM ACOPLAMENTO DIRETO À IRRIGAÇÃO LOCALIZADA

Abstract

Photovoltaic solar energy (PV) converts solar radiation directly into electricity, offering a renewable, low environmental impact solution that meets energy demands and reaches remote areas, with the potential to be connected to the electrical grid. In addition to saving on electricity costs, solar energy is clean, sustainable, and contributes to reducing CO2 emissions, diversifying the energy matrix, and reducing distribution losses. In agriculture, the use of photovoltaic energy for water pumping is one of the most promising applications of this energy source. This system is ideal for small producers and family farmers, encouraging production and generating income. The present experiment, conducted at IF Goiano - Campus Iporá, from May to June 2024, utilized two irrigation treatments: one with water from an elevated reservoir (gravitational energy) and another with a solar-powered pumping system, using photovoltaic panels and a submersible pump connected to a datalogger for monitoring. Family farming faces challenges in electricity supply, and solar energy presents itself as a viable solution, promoting sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions.