{"Page URL":["https://www.appropedia.org/CCAT_solar_irrigation_for_food_forest"],"Page description":["This project seeks to install a low-impact irrigation system for a budding food forest and to provide clear information on the full process so that it can be replicated elsewhere. This irrigation system uses collected rainwater, a water pump powered by a photovoltaic panel, two 1000 liters collection tanks, and gravity to irrigate on-demand. The system uses drip irrigation for water distribution and is triggered by a programable automatic water timer. Planning and installation of the irrigation system was achieved within one semester at Cal Poly Humboldt. To approach the project we began by getting ourselves acclimated with what goes into a solar irrigation system and learning how to work closely with our clients. We conducted a detailed literature review on the different components of a solar-powered irrigation system. Once we gained a base-level amount of knowledge, we created a detailed plan of approach and had weekly contact with our clients at CCAT. We created a budget for the required components. A series of prototypes were made using the information we gathered from our clients to ensure our final system would be successful and met their desired criteria. Construction and testing were completed over a period of several weeks on site. As of May 2021, the completed irrigation system meets the client's criteria and is fully functional."],"Page image":["File:Food forest.png"],"Page language":["en"],"Page title":["CCAT solar irrigation for food forest"],"Page views":[631],"Page year":["Friday, 01-Jan-21 00:00:00 UTC"],"Modification date":["Wednesday, 02-Sep-26 12:53:26 UTC"]}