Microgrid energy supply for agricultural irrigation
Challenge: In the desert, 250-meter-deep water pumps had to reliably deliver more than 100 kW per day, at extreme temperatures of up to 55 °C. Conventional diesel generators were inefficient and risky for powering the pumps.
Our Solution: Lindemann-Regner and Iktifaa Energy delivered a highly resilient microgrid solution: solar PV + diesel backup, housed in a thermally insulated container. Active liquid cooling, intelligent control, and remote monitoring ensure continuous performance.
Project Progress: Installation, thermal management, parameterization for optimized pump cycles, full load testing and integration of monitoring systems.
Result
The solution ensures safe and efficient irrigation even under extreme conditions:
- Stable power supply for pumps >100kW
- Reduced diesel consumption
- Optimized PV use
- High reliability in desert operation
Technical Highlights
Technology that works even under extreme conditions:
- High-capacity PV + BESS
- Thermally insulated container with liquid cooling
- Error-preventive control and remote monitoring
Quantified Effects
Measurable key performance indicators demonstrate performance.
100 %
Continuous pump supply.
-30t/year
CO₂ savings.
+12 %
Energy efficiency improvement.
99,5 %
Availability of the irrigation system.
