Sistema de riego por goteo con paneles solares en cultivo de árboles de olivo en la finca olivanto en Boyacá, Colombia y una parcela en Tacna, Perú.

Abstract

The main objective of this degree project is the study and analysis of a drip irrigation system for olive crops fed by means of photovoltaic solar panels at the Olivanto farm in Villa de Leyva, Colombia and in a plot of Tacna, Peru. It is intended to show the technical implications and viability, as well as the advantages and disadvantages that it would bring to the owner of a farm implement a system like the one proposed. It began with the determination of the areas where the system is proposed, having take into account that the environmental conditions are favorable for the development of the cultivation, in addition to meeting the solar radiation requirements for the photovoltaic system. Then the extension of the land was determined having take into account the number of trees, the spacing between them, the place where they would find the water reservoirs and the place to position the solar panels. Then the analysis for the drip irrigation system continued, determining the amount of water needed for each plant, the need monthly for each crop, necessary elements such as hose, drippers, filters, valves, solar pumps and other necessary elements in the irrigation system. Subsequently, the design and analysis of the photovoltaic system capable of feed the water extraction pumps for irrigation, taking into account the solar radiation for each area and weather conditions (rains). With the final purpose knowing the load to supply, the solar panels needed and determining the elements that make up the photovoltaic system. Finally, the feasibility study shows aspects such as advantages and disadvantages, approximate costs and feasibility, benefits of using energies renewable and technified irrigation systems in olive crops.