ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT STATE OF RESEARCH WORLDWIDE ON SYSTEMSDESIGNED FOR IRRIGATION OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the global state of research and technological advancements in irrigation systems for agricultural crops, with a focus on the development of an energy-independent subsystem designed by the authors – SEMSI (Self-sustaining Energy Mobile Subsystem for Irrigation). SEMSI operates using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power and is intended for use in areas lacking access to the electrical grid but with available water resources. To support the conceptualization and future optimization of this subsystem, the study outlines key principles of irrigation, reviews existing technologies and their performance, and analyses the functionality of both traditional and modern irrigation systems, including gravity, sprinkler, and drip methods. This documentation lays the groundwork for further development of the SEMSI system and serves as a reference base for theoretical modeling and experimental validation in future research stages.