Operational performance of the photovoltaic-powered grain mill and water pump at Tangaye, Upper Volta
The first two years of operation of a stand alone photovoltaic (PV) power system for the village of Tangaye, Upper Volta in West Africa are described. The purpose of the experiment was to demonstrate that PV systems could provide reliable electrical power for multiple use applications in remote areas where local technical expertise is limited. The 1.8 kW (peak) power system supplies 120-V (d.c.) electrical power to operate a grain mill, a water pump, and mill building lights for the village. The system was initially sized to pump a part of the village water requirements from an existing improved well, and to meet a portion of the village grain grinding requirements. The data, observations, experiences, and conclusions developed during the first two years of operation are discussed. Reports of tests of the mills used in the project are included.
- Research Organization:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
- OSTI ID:
- 6472228
- Report Number(s):
- NASA-TM-82767
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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140600* -- Solar Energy-- Photovoltaic Power Systems
AFRICA
CONVERSION
DESIGN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY CONVERSION
ENERGY SOURCES
EQUIPMENT
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER
MACHINE TOOLS
MILLING MACHINES
PERFORMANCE
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CONVERSION
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
POWER
POWER SUPPLIES
PUMPS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOCIAL IMPACT
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
TOOLS
UPPER VOLTA
WELLS