From Ground Up: Addressing Water Shortage in Sitio Sapang Bayu, San Isidro, San Luis, Pampanga Through a Proposed Solar-Powered Water Pump Design

Abstract

Global water crisis is a prevailing situation with multiple possible solutions through the use of concepts in Engineering. Renewable energy is likewise becoming the future primary source of power production and supply. In line with the aforementioned, the study focused on proposing a design in the water utility sector and identifying issues and difficulties involving water usage experienced within smaller communities that are located far beyond municipal centers and highly developed areas. The researchers identified issues involving water availability and efficiency and the probability and economical aspect of usage of renewable energy in the water supply on a smaller scale. The solar-powered water pump system is proposed as an alternative for water production and distribution to residential areas within remote and isolated communities for domestic use. The proposed design primarily consists of monocrystalline solar panels and a battery storage unit to power the jetmatic pump in order to fill the water tanks. A battery unit serves as a backup which allows a continuous flow of water to residential units round the clock, night and day. The researchers found out that remote areas suffer shortages and weak flow of water as a result of their location. Water is essential to everyday needs, as such, it provides more productivity in order to perform daily activities. Securing the availability of an efficient, cost-effective, and environment-friendly water pump system ensures a wide range of solutions to problems encountered by water scarcity. The proposed design is self-sufficient as it is powered by solar energy and support units in the presence of a battery and allows continuous operation.