PV-Integrated Drip Irrigation and Fertigation Systems - Revision history

Ranisha at 19:24, 14 July 2020

2020-07-14T19:24:20Z

Ranisha: /* Further Information */

2018-05-29T13:20:19Z

‎Further Information

Stefan Eibisch: /* Progress Update */

2018-04-19T13:07:32Z

‎Progress Update

Francesca Dobrigna at 14:15, 21 November 2017

2017-11-21T14:15:43Z

Michael Remiorz at 08:24, 31 May 2016

2016-05-31T08:24:31Z

Michael Remiorz: /* Further Information */

2016-05-31T08:21:22Z

‎Further Information

Michael Remiorz: /* Overview */

2016-05-31T08:20:37Z

‎Overview

Michael Remiorz at 08:17, 31 May 2016

2016-05-31T08:17:56Z

Stefan Eibisch: /* Further Information */

2016-05-25T09:08:58Z

‎Further Information

Admin at 13:32, 10 May 2016

2016-05-10T13:32:39Z

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 = Overview<br/> =
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 = Further Information<br/> =
-*[[Portal:Powering Agriculture|Powering Agriculture Portal on energypedia]]<br/>
+*[[Portal:Water and Energy for Food|Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) portal on energypedia]]
 *[http://poweringag.org/innovators Powering Agriculture Homepage, Winners/ Innovators]<br/>
 *[[Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development|Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development]]<br/>
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 *Website [http://www.icu.it/en/ Institute for University Cooperation (ICU)]<br/>
 *Website [http://www.nursolarsys.com/ Nur Solar Systems]
+*[[Toolbox on SPIS|Toolbox on Solar Powered Irrigation Systems on energypedia]]
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 = Progress Update<br/> =
+The project has installed 6 PV-Integrated Irrigation Systems in Lebanon, and 4 in Jordan, for a total capacity of 87kW. As a result of the Powering Agriculture project’s visibility, ICU’s partner in Lebanon has installed an additional 600 kW of solar-powered irrigation systems. Some benefits from use of the systems include farming of previously unused land and extended growing seasons, both of which result in increased income. Fertigation also minimizes over-fertilization, which reduces costs. During the second half of 2017, ICU organized 8 commercial events between Jordan and Lebanon to introduce the system to new potential customers.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
-The project has installed 3 PV-Integrated Irrigation Systems in Lebanon for a total capacity of 30kW. Out of the 3 first farmers, 2 are women, Nada and Roula, who produce seasonal vegetables and Mustafa, instead, produces dwarf varieties of peaches. 20 professionals from private companies have been trained in preparing a technical-financial study to present along with credit request for energy loans. The project also participated in the International Beirut Energy Forum 2016 to present the CES.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
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 = Clean Energy Solution =
-ICU will install a drip irrigation system powered by [[Photovoltaic_(PV)|PV]]&nbsp;solar energy at pilot farms. The system supports fertigation, which provides the possibility of fertilizer distribution through the irrigation system. Farmers will be supported in accessing to financing for the installation of the system. The CES will provide a complete package for purchase and installation, including training and access to knowledgeable extension agents and companies’ staff.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
+ICU will install a drip irrigation system powered by [[Photovoltaic (PV)|PV]]&nbsp;solar energy at pilot farms. The system supports fertigation, which provides the possibility of fertilizer distribution through the irrigation system. Farmers will be supported in accessing to financing for the installation of the system. The CES will provide a complete package for purchase and installation, including training and access to knowledgeable extension agents and companies’ staff.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
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 = Impact =
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 [[File:ICU Solar Panels.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Solar Panels © ICU]]The project will provide energy savings, as farmers will rely on photovoltaic systems for their irrigation energy needs, taking advantage of the 300+ sunny days in their areas. The limited water resources will be saved and used in a more efficient manner. More precise application of fertilizers will make their use more effective, and reduce the amount introduced into the environment. Farmers will benefit from increased and higher quality crop production and the associated increase in revenue.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
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 The Institute for University Cooperation (ICU) was established in 1966, and is recognized as an NGO for development cooperation by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ICU has extensive experience in agriculture, water management, and the environmental sector. ICU has partnered with Nur Solar Systems in Jordan, and Mena Solar in Lebanon. Nur Solar Systems is a leading Jordanian solar systems manufacturing company; Mena Solar specializes in solar energy systems, with a particular expertise in photovoltaics.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref>
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-Water is scarce in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Jordan is one of the world's driest countries. In Jordan and Lebanon, the widespread use of inefficient [[Powering_Agriculture:_Irrigation|irrigation]]&nbsp;methods results in the waste of large amounts of water. This wasted water could be used for wider and better irrigation of crops. The diffused use of fertilizers and agro-chemicals increases soil salinity and contaminates soil and groundwater. Farmers are also in remote areas with no, or unreliable, access to the electrical grid. Financing can be difficult to obtain and farmers may be reluctant to use innovative methods.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
+Water is scarce in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Jordan is one of the world's driest countries. In Jordan and Lebanon, the widespread use of inefficient [[Powering Agriculture: Irrigation|irrigation]]&nbsp;methods results in the waste of large amounts of water. This wasted water could be used for wider and better irrigation of crops. The diffused use of fertilizers and agro-chemicals increases soil salinity and contaminates soil and groundwater. Farmers are also in remote areas with no, or unreliable, access to the electrical grid. Financing can be difficult to obtain and farmers may be reluctant to use innovative methods.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
 = Clean Energy Solution =
-ICU will install a drip irrigation system powered by PV solar energy at pilot farms. The system supports fertigation, which provides the possibility of fertilizer distribution through the irrigation system. Farmers will be supported in accessing to financing for the installation of the system. The CES will provide a complete package for purchase and installation, including training and access to knowledgeable extension agents and companies’ staff.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
+ICU will install a drip irrigation system powered by [[Photovoltaic_(PV)|PV]]&nbsp;solar energy at pilot farms. The system supports fertigation, which provides the possibility of fertilizer distribution through the irrigation system. Farmers will be supported in accessing to financing for the installation of the system. The CES will provide a complete package for purchase and installation, including training and access to knowledgeable extension agents and companies’ staff.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
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 = Impact =
-[[File:ICU Solar Panels.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Solar Panels © ICU]]The project will provide energy savings, as farmers will rely on photovoltaic systems for their irrigation energy needs, taking advantage of the 300+ sunny days in their areas. The limited water resources will be saved and used in a more efficient manner. More precise application of fertilizers will make their use more effective, and reduce the amount introduced into the environment. Farmers will benefit from increased and higher quality crop production and the associated increase in revenue.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref>
+[[File:ICU Solar Panels.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Solar Panels © ICU]]The project will provide energy savings, as farmers will rely on photovoltaic systems for their irrigation energy needs, taking advantage of the 300+ sunny days in their areas. The limited water resources will be saved and used in a more efficient manner. More precise application of fertilizers will make their use more effective, and reduce the amount introduced into the environment. Farmers will benefit from increased and higher quality crop production and the associated increase in revenue.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
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 = Further Information<br/> =
-*[[Portal:Powering_Agriculture|Powering Agriculture Portal on energypedia]]<br/>
+*[[Portal:Powering Agriculture|Powering Agriculture Portal on energypedia]]<br/>
 *[http://poweringag.org/innovators Powering Agriculture Homepage, Winners/ Innovators]<br/>
-*[[Powering_Agriculture:_An_Energy_Grand_Challenge_for_Development|Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development]]<br/>
+*[[Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development|Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development]]<br/>
 *[https://poweringag.org/news-events/program-updates/newsletters Powering Agriculture Newsletters]<br/>
 *[[Jordan Energy Situation|Jordan Energy Situation]]<br/>
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 Project
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 [http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems PV-Integrated Drip Irrigation and Fertigation Systems]<br/>
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 Collaborators
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 [http://www.nursolarsys.com/ Nur Solar Systems] (Jordan)<br/>
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 ICU will install a drip irrigation system powered by PV solar energy at pilot farms. The system supports fertigation, which provides the possibility of fertilizer distribution through the irrigation system. Farmers will be supported in accessing to financing for the installation of the system. The CES will provide a complete package for purchase and installation, including training and access to knowledgeable extension agents and companies’ staff.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref><br/>
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 The Institute for University Cooperation (ICU) was established in 1966, and is recognized as an NGO for development cooperation by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ICU has extensive experience in agriculture, water management, and the environmental sector. ICU has partnered with Nur Solar Systems in Jordan, and Mena Solar in Lebanon. Nur Solar Systems is a leading Jordanian solar systems manufacturing company; Mena Solar specializes in solar energy systems, with a particular expertise in photovoltaics.<ref name="Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems">Powering Agriculture: http://poweringag.org/innovators/pv-integrated-drip-irrigation-fertigation-systems</ref>
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 *Website [http://poweringag.org/innovators?year=59&stage=All&source=All&focus=All&product=All&location=All&=Apply Powering Agriculture Homepage, Winners 2015]<br/>
 *[http://poweringag.org/innovators?year=59&stage=All&source=All&focus=All&product=All&location=All&=Apply Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development]<br/>
-*[[Jordan_Energy_Situation|Jordan Energy Situation]]<br/>
+*[[Jordan Energy Situation|Jordan Energy Situation]]<br/>
-*[[Lebanon_Energy_Situation|Lebanon Energy Situation]]<br/>
+*[[Lebanon Energy Situation|Lebanon Energy Situation]]<br/>
 *Website [http://www.icu.it/en/ Institute for University Cooperation (ICU)]<br/>
 *Website [http://www.nursolarsys.com/ Nur Solar Systems]
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