Energy-Efficient Solar Water Pumping: The Role of PLCs and DC-DC Boost Converters in Addressing Water Scarcity
This study examines solar water pumping systems with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to fill a gap in the literature. PLC-based automation can improve these systems’ reliability and efficiency. However, PLC integration with sensors, actuators, and pumps, power consumption optimization, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness prevent their broad implementation. This work analyses two configurations: a DC-DC boost converter-based MPPT solar water pump control scheme and a thorough PLC-based water pumping component research. A well-designed DC-DC boost converter provides motor voltage. This MATLAB-supported method uses solar panels and pumps to solve water scarcity and conserve energy in developing nations.
Authors
- Syed Azhar
- Faizan Zahid
- S. Rajput
- Yumna Mansoor
- Ghulam-E-Mustafa Abro
- Ibrahim Akinjobi Aromoye
Institutions
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (SA)
- Northwestern Polytechnical University (CN)
- Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (PK)
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (MY)
- University of Catania (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Transportation research procedia
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2025.03.124
- Primary Topic
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00