Database research record1992·South Africa
Turning sunshine into water: PV water pumping in South Africa
Richard Gosnell Richard Gosnell
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This study assesses the performance of a photovoltaic (PV) pump installed at Sondela Community Garden in South Africa. The garden is a vegetable garden managed by 46 Zulu women in a semi-rural area. The research investigates whether solar-electric water pumping can provide water supplies in a region with abundant sunshine but limited water resources.