Cost-benefit analysis of implementing a solar powered water pumping system ? A case study
Solar-powered water driving scheme (SPWDS) has been successfully employed as a practical solution to guarantee reliable water supply in various hilly regions without electrical infrastructure. The Water Supply Systems / Schemes (WSS) focus on using pumping systems for delivering potable water to the...
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| description | Solar-powered water driving scheme (SPWDS) has been successfully employed as a practical solution to guarantee reliable water supply in various hilly regions without electrical infrastructure. The Water Supply Systems / Schemes (WSS) focus on using pumping systems for delivering potable water to the community but face practical difficulties and financial hurdles at different implementation stages. These challenges encompass the practical complexities, the absence of non-renewable energy sources, and ongoing expenses for consumable and non-consumable items incurred during the water project's execution and maintenance. The present research study evaluates the performance of four water supply systems in Nepal which use solar energy as their primary power source. The key performance indicators are assessed, including the functionality index for facility distribution. Additionally, the research aims to evaluate the feasibility of transitioning from non-renewable to sustainable renewable energy source to achieve net zero energy consumption. This evaluation concentrates explicitly on calculating the cost-effectiveness index as a key metric. A proportional analysis is undertaken to evaluate the cost-benefit of the SPWDS, considering both the potential advantages and challenges associated with these initiatives. The present study affirms the technical feasibility and economic viability of operating a WSS using renewable and eco-friendly solar energy as the power source. This finding opens avenues for reducing energy consumption and contributes significantly to developing a policy framework to for tapping solar energy. ? 2024 |
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| spelling | my.uniten.dspace-361452025-03-03T15:41:27Z Cost-benefit analysis of implementing a solar powered water pumping system ? A case study Mishra A.K. Sudarsan J.S. Suribabu C.R. Murali G. 57999766300 14420438500 14822610500 57203952839 Solar-powered water driving scheme (SPWDS) has been successfully employed as a practical solution to guarantee reliable water supply in various hilly regions without electrical infrastructure. The Water Supply Systems / Schemes (WSS) focus on using pumping systems for delivering potable water to the community but face practical difficulties and financial hurdles at different implementation stages. These challenges encompass the practical complexities, the absence of non-renewable energy sources, and ongoing expenses for consumable and non-consumable items incurred during the water project's execution and maintenance. The present research study evaluates the performance of four water supply systems in Nepal which use solar energy as their primary power source. The key performance indicators are assessed, including the functionality index for facility distribution. Additionally, the research aims to evaluate the feasibility of transitioning from non-renewable to sustainable renewable energy source to achieve net zero energy consumption. This evaluation concentrates explicitly on calculating the cost-effectiveness index as a key metric. A proportional analysis is undertaken to evaluate the cost-benefit of the SPWDS, considering both the potential advantages and challenges associated with these initiatives. The present study affirms the technical feasibility and economic viability of operating a WSS using renewable and eco-friendly solar energy as the power source. This finding opens avenues for reducing energy consumption and contributes significantly to developing a policy framework to for tapping solar energy. ? 2024 Final 2025-03-03T07:41:27Z 2025-03-03T07:41:27Z 2024 Article 10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100323 2-s2.0-85204349347 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85204349347&doi=10.1016%2fj.nexus.2024.100323&partnerID=40&md5=f5f9fd97565613d6a3b68a451ae60ce0 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36145 16 100323 All Open Access; Gold Open Access Elsevier Ltd Scopus |
| spellingShingle | Mishra A.K. Sudarsan J.S. Suribabu C.R. Murali G. Cost-benefit analysis of implementing a solar powered water pumping system ? A case study |
| title | Cost-benefit analysis of implementing a solar powered water pumping system ? A case study |
| title_full | Cost-benefit analysis of implementing a solar powered water pumping system ? A case study |
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