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Solar Energy – Brazil Is First in The World to Implement Hybrid System for Irrigation with Solar Power

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 03/06/2020 at 14:08
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Technology Primarily Benefits Rural Producers, Who Enhance Their Activities Through Solar Energy

Brazil has just announced the first hybrid irrigation system in application, also the first in the world, using solar energy. Rural producers benefit from solar technology that optimizes electricity costs, increases productivity, and enhances sustainability in rural activities.

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The irrigation system is powered by a photovoltaic system, with inverters, a diesel generator, and a battery bank for autonomy. The major innovation of the project is that the entire system operates in the form of a microgrid, which is a fully autonomous and stable microgrid, without the need for supplementation from the electrical grid. The inverters, battery bank, and diesel generator operate in a coordinated manner, ensuring excellent reliability in meeting the loads.

According to Portal Solar, the hybrid solar system was integrated into the existing irrigation system, which was previously entirely powered by a Caterpillar generator. This integration has led to a 60% reduction in diesel consumption after the installation of the solar system with batteries.

Considering all the benefits, such as productivity gains and avoided costs, the return on investment, initially calculated at 6 years, may be even more attractive. The estimate is that with the solution, the end customer will achieve a 60% reduction in daily diesel consumption.

Furthermore, evaluating the project as a whole (irrigation system + energy), the end customer will significantly improve productivity, doubling their number of harvests per year, increasing the number of sacks per hectare, and reducing production costs per harvest.

Roberta Souza

Author for the Click Petróleo e Gás portal since 2019, responsible for publishing over 8,000 articles that have garnered millions of views, combining technical expertise, clarity, and engagement to inform and connect readers. A Petroleum Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Industrial Unit Commissioning, I also bring practical experience and background in the agribusiness sector, which broadens my perspective and versatility in producing specialized content. I develop content topics, disseminate job opportunities, and create advertising materials tailored for the industry audience. For content suggestions, job vacancy promotion, or advertising proposals, please contact via email: santizatagpc@gmail.com. We do not accept resumes

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