Design and modelling of solar water pumping system for irrigation in Syria, Damascus

Samer Diab; Adil Adam

doi:10.59400/esc3849

Design and modelling of solar water pumping system for irrigation in Syria, Damascus

Samer Diab
Engineering Department, Al-Zaytoonah International University, Azaz 963-21, Syria
Adil Adam
Engineering Department, Al-Zaytoonah International University, Azaz 963-21, Syria

Article ID: 3849

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/esc3849

Keywords: solar, modelling, water pumping system, converter, PVsyst, stimulation

Abstract

This study focuses on designing a solar-powered water-pumping system. All system components have been theoretically pre-selected, including a design explanation and practical designs created using PVsyst and SolidWorks to ensure the effective construction of the water pumping system. The specific pumping requirements necessitated 4 kW of energy, which is provided by 21 solar panels of 200W each (totaling 4.2 kWp). The system is designed to pump 40 m³ of water from a depth of 160 meters each day. The selected components include a submersible pump (PS4000 C-SJ8-15) and a controller (PS4000) intended for a tilt angle of 30 degrees. The study also examined various technologies and found negligible differences in energy assessments (only +0.0035%), which validated the alignment in component selection. It concluded that solar-powered systems are economically viable and operate with a commendable efficiency of 32.5% (system efficiency). The conclusion of the findings, however, was a favorable view of the potential of solar energy as a viable alternative to fossil fuels in Syria. The case study of the solar water pumping system from Syria proves the technical feasibility and high potential of solar irrigation in Syria. The study ended on a positive note regarding the future of solar energy in Syria as a viable alternative to conventional energy sources.

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2025-07-05

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Diab, S., & Adam, A. (2025). Design and modelling of solar water pumping system for irrigation in Syria, Damascus. Energy Storage and Conversion, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.59400/esc3849

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