Assessment Of Grid Electric Powered Transformation Into Solar Powered Pumping Water Supply Projects

Abstract

Solar powered water supply system can enhance the quality of water supply as its availability can be made round the clock. When the water service quality increases to the society, then there could be better health, development, safety and livelihoods of children and their families. The present studyaims to analyze the opportunity and challenges of selected Electric Connected Pumping Water Supply Projects into Solar Powered in Gandaki Province, Nepal. It is a case study of Gandaki Province of Nepal. Six water supply schemes viz; Dunaikhola, Syangja, Pragatinagar, Nawalparashi, Bhadgaun, Tanahu and Budhikhola were selected for economic feasibility of conversion of electric power operated to solar power operated.Primary data collection was done through Interviews, field observations and questionnaires method followed by extensive literature and secondary data such as documents such as publication report, auditing report, records and data of national and international context.The profitability index was computed to ascertain feasibility of conversion of the existing projectsto solar powered. As the solar irradiation values of all project site lies within range of national average, hence all selected projects are found technically feasible.