INTRODUCTION
Solar energy is the most abundant source of energy in
the world. Solar power is not only an answer to
today’s energy crisis but also an environmental
friendly form of energy. Photovoltaic generation is an
efficient approach for using the solar energy. Solar
panels (an array of photovoltaic cells) are nowadays
extensively used for running street lights, for
powering water heaters and to meet domestic loads.
The cost of solar panels has been constantly
decreasing which encourages its usage in various
sectors. One of the applications of this technology is
used in irrigation systems for farming. Solar powered
irrigation system can be a suitable alternative for
farmers in the present state of energy crisis in India.
This is a green way for energy production which
provides free energy once an initial investment is
made. In this paper, we proposed a testing of solar
pumping system implemented for irrigation purpose
which drives water from bore well to a tank, and then
the stored water is used for agriculture.