Solar Pumping for Water Supply: Harnessing Solar Power in Humanitarian and Development
Alberto Ibáñez Llario, Asenath W. Kiprono
Solar Water Pumping for Sustainability is a state of the art review of solar water pumping technology combined with practical insights, lessons and best practices drawn from experience. It takes the reader step by step through the different phases that comprise a solar water pumping project, namely: assessment, design, purchase of equipment, installation, operation and management. The book also covers the economics of using solar pumping technology, especially when compared to diesel generators and hand pumps. Finally, the social aspects are included, specifically relating to the operation and management of solar pumping systems and the role that beneficiaries, implementers, government and the private sector might play to ensure long-lasting water supply. The book provides links and references to tools, documents
Publication Details
- Published: 2020
- Publisher: Practical Action Pub
- ISBN-10: 1788530357
- ISBN-13: 978-1788530354