Solar-Powered Micro Irrigation

Solar-Powered Micro Irrigation is a sustainable and energy-efficient technology that uses solar energy to power micro irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler irrigation.

What is Solar-Powered Micro Irrigation?

  • This system uses electricity generated from solar panels to pump water, delivering it in precise quantities to crops through drip or sprinkler systems.

Key Components

  • Solar panels (500W–5kW, depending on the area)
  • Submersible or surface pump
  • Drip tubes/sprinklers and controllers (IoT-based valves)
  • Water source (well, pond, canal)
  • Cost: Rs. 70,000–1.5 lakh per hectare, with 50–80% government subsidy possible.

Working Mechanism

  • Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which powers the pump.
  • The drip system delivers water directly to ....
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