Development of an Automatic PV-Battery-Powered Water Irrigation System Incorporated with Arduino Software for Agricultural Activities

Abstract

Abstract This study proposes a water irrigation-based solar-powered system to enhance the convenience and savings of electricity consumption from electricity generation facilities. In addition to saving the electricity to be used in the system, the aim of consuming the required amount of water depleted in the world is kept in the foreground. The study's usage areas are homegrown plants, greenhouse gardens, and in general used in many parts. The work is primarily dependent on water and solar energy. The electricity produced by solar energy enables the design elements to work. The desired electricity will be obtained from solar energy for the operation of elements such as sensors and water motors. With various programming, in which positions the sensor will work, the operating time of the engine, and the conditions necessary for its operation are prepared from the Arduino platform. The water tank provides the water needed by the plant. When the plant needs water with the response of the sensor, the water motor transfers the water to the plant as much as necessary through the pipes. The water in the tank is filled with the solenoid valve connected to the water mains. This system uses an Arduino UNO board, which contains an ATmega328 microprocessor. It is set up in such a way that it detects the moisture level of the plants and supplies water as needed. This type of system is frequently used for general plant maintenance in small and big gardens.