Estimation of Solar Power Requirements for Irrigated Crops in Pusa

This book emphasis on the use of solar energy in agriculture is becoming increasingly popular and the energy produced from this renewable source can be used either on the farm or in the local power grid, providing the farmer with an additional income. One of the areas in agriculture that benefits the most from solar energy is irrigation, especially in arid regions. The main reason is that using the sun for irrigation represents a virtuous circle: when the sun shines, it feeds the irrigation system, well, we know that crops need more water when the sun shines a lot. Therefore, a large quantity of energy is available when it is actually needed. This will help to the estimation of cost for different farm field with respect to crops with the help of CROPWAT model.