Solar Pumping For Irrigation
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- July 7, 2021
- Price
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Overview
Course Information
This online course covers the design of solar powered pumping systems for the irrigation of landscapes and small landowner farming operations. Students learn how to design pump systems based upon the amount of solar energy available for different locations. They also learn how to design irrigation systems that use solar pumps to meet peak irrigation water requirements, along with required storage capacity.
This course provides 4 hours of continuing education units for Texas Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, and others who self-report.
Note: This course is not approved for TCEQ Landscape Irrigation Program CEU's. Students will have access to the course for 1 year.
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