Proposal for Wind-Powered Irrigation in Tunisia

The use of wind to power pumping for irrigation of agricultural crops in the region of Tozeur, Tunisia is studied. This study is motivated by the availability of wind energy in this area and the interest in sustainable agricultural products. The work presented here focuses on the design and evaluation of an underground pumping solution by wind energy for a small farm growing tomatoes and strawberries. Using data from the location the system is also evaluated to confirm the adequate performance.