International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE)
Vol 14, No 2: June 2025

Grid connected solar water pumping system

Reddy, Mula Sreenivasa (Unknown)
Raja, Banda Srinivas (Unknown)
Kiranbabu, Movva Naga Venkata (Unknown)
Parvez, Muzammil (Unknown)
Inthiyaz, Syed (Unknown)
Prakash, Nelaturi Nanda (Unknown)
Rajanna, Bodapati Venkata (Unknown)
Surendher, Guntukala (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

A grid-connected solar water pumping system (SWPS) uses solar power to pump water while simultaneously drawing power from the grid when necessary. These systems can benefit farmers in a variety of ways, including reliable power, lower electric bills, increased income, and improved economic viability. This study explores a solar photovoltaic (SPV) water pumping system designed to function with a single-phase distribution network. It utilizes an induction motor drive (IMD) and incorporates an advanced power-sharing technique for optimal performance. In addition to transferring power from SPV to IMD, a DC-DC boost converter functions as a grid interface and power factor adjustment device. Maximizing the power extracted from the SPV array is critical for optimizing its utilization. To do this, a control mechanism based on incremental conductance is implemented to track maximum power points. Simultaneously, the IMD connected to the power source inverter is regulated using a simple volt/frequency approach. The suggested system, which includes standalone, grid-interfaced, and mixed-mode situations, is developed and validated in a lab.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJAPE

Publisher

Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) focuses on the applied works in the areas of power generation, transmission and distribution, sustainable energy, applications of power control in large power systems, etc. The main objective of IJAPE is to bring out the latest practices in ...