Bangladesh Solar Irrigation System Project

Bringing water from about four kilometres away, the irrigation system uses solar-based pumps to bring the water up and disperses it through valves situated across the 2000-acre agricultural land. Solar panels provide consistent service as grid-based electricity supply is often disrupted due to natural disasters. Bringing water from about four kilometres away, the irrigation system uses solar-based pumps to bring the water up and disperses it through valves situated across the 2000-acre agricultural land. Solar panels provide consistent service as grid-based electricity supply is often disrupted due to natural disasters.

Why is Bangladesh promoting solar irrigation?

Bangladesh Government’s priority in promoting solar irrigation in Bangladesh has been to reduce dependency on diesel for irrigation.

Who installs solar irrigation pumps in Bangladesh?

In Bangladesh, a variety of governmental and non-governmental organizations support, run, and maintain solar irrigation pumps. Among them, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) installs the majority of solar-powered pumps. In the Rangpur division, the majority of solar-powered pumps are installed.

How much does solar irrigation cost in Bangladesh?

In general, a farmer has to pay about USD 125–220 per hectare of irrigation in one season, whereas diesel pump based irrigation system costs the farmers about USD 300–370 per hectare. Solar E Technology Bangladesh has installed a few large scale solar irrigation pumps located at different districts in Bangladesh, e.g. in Jessore and Jheniadah.

Will a grid-connected solar irrigation pump work in Bangladesh?

The Bangladeshi government has already approved the grid connection plan and the SDC-SOLAR project in association with IDCOL. A few grid-connected solar irrigation pumps will be operated in an experimental capacity as part of this project.

Will Bangladesh buy excess electricity from solar irrigation pumps?

Bangladesh government is planning to purchase the excess electricity from solar pumps, and accordingly, the government finalised a policy on Grid Integration Guideline for Solar Irrigation Pumps-2020.

Is solar PV water pumping a solution to water crisis in Bangladesh?

The water crisis is turning acute in many areas of the Barind tract and remote areas of Bangladesh to maintain a smooth supply for irrigation and drinking purposes. Moreover, the present situation of solar PV water pumping systems has been critically reviewed.

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