Abstract
This report introduces conventional and renewable energy sources for water pumping applications in rural villages by reviewing the technologies and illustrating typical applications. As energy sources for water pumping, the report discusses diesel/gasoline/kerosene engines, grid power supplies, traditional windmills, electrical wind turbines, and PV.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 117 |
State | Published - 2003 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New MexicoNREL Publication Number
- NREL/SR-500-30361
Keywords
- renewable energy (RE)
- rural applications
- water pumping