Optimization of Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems: Progress, Limits, and Prospects for a Healthy Energy Future

Alain Foutche Tchouli; Stephane Ngasop Ndiya; Hilaire Tchami; Claude Bertin Nzoundja Fapi; Hyacinthe Tchakounté

doi:10.51173/jt.v7i1.2606

Authors

Alain Foutche Tchouli Department of Electrical, Energetic and Automatic Engineering, National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon
Stephane Ngasop Ndiya National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon
Hilaire Tchami National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon
Claude Bertin Nzoundja Fapi University of Le Havre Normandie, 75 Bellot Street, 76600 Le Havre, France
Hyacinthe Tchakounté LESIA Laboratory, National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, P.O. Box: 454 Ngaoundere, Cameroon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51173/jt.v7i1.2606

Keywords:

Photovoltaic Pumping Systems, MPPT, Energy Efficiency, Energy Future, Limiting Factors

Abstract

Today, water pumping plays a crucial role throughout the world, due to its many uses, such as irrigation, watering livestock and supplying water for domestic needs in isolated areas not served by traditional distribution networks (of water and/or electricity in general). The use of photovoltaic solar energy offers promising, environmentally friendly prospects for pumping water in these regions. However, several factors limit the performance of these pumping systems. To achieve this goal, a significant amount of work is underway to optimize the efficiency of these photovoltaic water pumping systems. In this study, various methods for enhancing pumping system efficiency are analyzed, such as the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods used, highlighting their respective advantages and limitations, as well as hydraulic system architectures. The aim is therefore to suggest research proposals for improving the energy efficiency of photovoltaic water pumping systems, with a view to promoting the transition to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable energy future.

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Author Biographies

Alain Foutche Tchouli, Department of Electrical, Energetic and Automatic Engineering, National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon

is registered for a doctorate/PhD thesis

Stephane Ngasop Ndiya, National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Department of Electrical, Energetic and Automatic Engineering

Hilaire Tchami, National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Department of Electrical, Energetic and Automatic Engineering

Claude Bertin Nzoundja Fapi, University of Le Havre Normandie, 75 Bellot Street, 76600 Le Havre, France

GREAH Laboratory

Hyacinthe Tchakounté, LESIA Laboratory, National School of Agro-industrial Sciences, University of Ngaoundere, P.O. Box: 454 Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Dr Hyacinthe Tchakounté have PhD in Electrical. I am currently working on three (03) projects: - The optimization of a photovoltaic module by two approaches: open loop and closed loop control. - The extraction of photovoltaic parameters - Control of electromechanical systems using microcontrollers.

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