Solar Irrigation Systems for Family Farming in the Municipality of Boane, Maputo Province, Mozambique

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irrigation systems , photovoltaic solar systems, hydrographic basin, Profitability indicators

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Mozambique has high global horizontal radiation compared to good locations in Europe and Asia, and is quite close to some of the best locations in the world, such as South Africa and California. In the Country, global radiation on a horizontal plane varies between 1,785 and 2,206 kWh/m2/year. Based on global radiation on an inclined plane, analysis of terrain slope, forest density, and flooded areas, Mozambique's solar potential is 23 TWp. This research evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of implementing solar irrigation systems in family farming in the municipality of Boane, Maputo Province. Considering that farmers currently utilize fuel-powered (gasoline/diesel) motor pumps or electric pumps, this research compares these systems with solar photovoltaic alternatives. Data on local solar radiation, characteristics of the Umbeluze River Basin, types of solar irrigation technologies, installation and operating costs, and profitability indicators were analyzed. The results show that, despite the high initial investment, solar systems are economically viable in the medium term and have a positive impact on environmental sustainability and the income of small producers.

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2025-09-04

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Machirica, E. (2025). Solar Irrigation Systems for Family Farming in the Municipality of Boane, Maputo Province, Mozambique. Ciencia & Futuro, 15(3), 270–283. Recuperado a partir de https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistacyf/article/view/2821

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Ciencia Universitaria