Morocco
Why Morocco?
Why Morocco?
•Agriculture accounts for 14 to 20% of the GDP and represents 43% of all employment and 78% of rural employment
•Market agriculture is concentrated in irrigated areas and although representing only 15% of agricultural lands, contributes to 45% of the GDP and 75 % of agricultural exports
•Most farmland are located in areas that receive less than 400mm of rainfall each year
•Between 1994-2018, Morocco has received enough sunlight to produce an average of 1,800 Kilowatt hour (kWh)
Why use solar water pump?
Why use solar water pump?
Operational cost of solar powered vs diesel generators
- sunlight is free, the system will remove dependence on fossil fuel
- solar water pump have a much lower operating cost compared to diesel water pump
- due to less moving parts, maintenance are also minimal
- can be operated in remote areas where electricity is unavailable
- are much more Eco-friendly as they do not release harmful gases
- can earn extra income by selling surplus energy if connected to power grid system
Irradiance map of Morroco