Energy

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, present day water and energy systems are interdependent. Water is used in all phases of energy production and electricity generation. Energy is required to extract, convey, and deliver water of appropriate quality for diverse human uses, and then again to treat wastewater prior to their return to the environment. Resources available in this sub-theme include reviews of diverse technologies and information on alternative energy sources such as biogas and solar, as well as other energy and water resources.

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ICT and AG Profile: Nano Ganesh

Published: 
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
Nano Ganesh is a remote control system for controlling water pumps by mobile phone. Once the device is connected to a water pump by attaching it to the electric starter, farmers can use their mobile phone to access to their water pump remotely. Using a unique code number, farmers can turn the pump...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Small-Scale Water Pumping in Botswana Volume V: Other Pumping Technologies

Published: 
June 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
The major objectives of this volume is to report on the evaluation of four pumping technologies (animal-drawn, biogas substitution, alternating-current electrical, and hand-operated pumps). The evaluation aims to provide as clear a picture as possible of the state of technology development,...Read more
Regional focus: 
BotswanaSub-Saharan Africa

Small-Scale Water Pumping in Botswana Volume II: Diesel Systems

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report on diesel pump use in Bostwana focuses on the detailed results of the diesel evaluation, focusing on the installation, testing, and evaluation of a wide variety of diesel, wind, solar photovoltaic, grid-electric and human and animal powered pumping systems in Botswana.Read more
Regional focus: 
BotswanaSub-Saharan Africa

An Annotated Bibliography of Factors Affecting Pumping and Irrigation in Africa

Published: 
October 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
This bibliographic search was started in order to provide the background documents for the development of a methodology of economic analysis of water pumping projects, particularly the energy trade-offs in water pumping.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Small Scale Pumping for Agriculture in Developing Countries

Published: 
April 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
There have been and still are a large number of photovoltaic (PV) powered pumping demonstrations and applications throughout the world. It has been estimated that approximately 700 PV powered pumping systems have been installed around the developing world in the last three years, and there are...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Model of an Indian Village: a Study of Alternative Sources of Energy for Irrigation

Published: 
January 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study analyzes the feasibility of various sources of energy for irrigation on the northeast Indian plains. In this region, there is a large potential for further use of groundwater, and this paper examines the trade-off between the benefits to agriculture of agriculture, and the details of...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Irrigation Water Pumping Technologies: a Brief Overview

Published: 
August 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Various published sources are collated to present a description of 12 technologies used for pumping irrigation water. The pump technologies are grouped under three categories: (1) human powered (simple hand, pendulum, rower, diaphragm, bellows, and chain/bucket pumps, the Archimedean screw, and...Read more

Constructing a Biogas System

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to construct a biogas system. A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. The system consists of one or more digester tanks, a gas holder, an arrangement of gas pipes, and one...Read more

Designing a Biogas System

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a biogas system. A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. The system consists of one or more digester tanks, a gas holder, an arrangement of gas pipes, and one or...Read more

Amendment Number 2 to the Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Desalination and Power (Sal Island)

Published: 
February 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project is a four-year planning, construction, installation and training effort. The principal focus is on providing 50 liters of water per day to up to 6,000 persons and 100 KWH of electrical energy per month to 1,100 households. To this end, the project proposes to finance: (a) the purchase...Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

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