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Implementation of a Solar Powered Universal Motor Pump Set without Battery Backup for Residential and Industrial Applications

Charutha K., E G Janardhanan

Photovoltaic power control is one of the burning research fields these days. When compared to fossil fuels, solar energy is relatively untapped source of energy. Solar energy represents a promising alternative that will likely supplement fossil fuel based energy supply, and eventually replace the fossil fuel source as the availability of latter declines. A solar powered pump is a normal pump with an electric DC motor. Solar powered pumps will naturally work best during sunny days. Electricity for the motor is generated on-site through a solar panel which converts solar energy to DC. A solar photovoltaic water pumping system (SPWPS) consists of PV array, motor-pump set, associated electronics and an On/OFF switch.