Optimization and technical-economical viability for the integration of renewable energies into pumping stations

Abstract

The wind power energy, in addition to the problem related to its randomness, has the disadvantage that it needs a high electrical infrastructure. Nevertheless, if it is considered its integration with other systems, sharing part of the infrastructure, the cost of installation diminishes and its efficiency increases. In this paper it will be presented a method for studing the combination of a large pumping station for irrigation with renewable power supports, it will be explained the economical and energetic balances for evaluating the cost of the facilities, and it will be presented some results about one analysed case