Aquaculture Africa 2021

March 25 - 28, 2022

Alexandria, Egypt

INITIATIVES IN WIND ENERGY FOR WELL WATER EXTRACTION IN KENYAN RIPARIAN LANDS

Dr. Julius Shichikha Maremwa

University of Eldoret, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science,

P.O Box 1125-30100, Eldoret, Kenya

Julius.maremwa@uoeld.ac.ke,jmaremwa@yahoo.com 0722584235; 0780584235

 



 Wind energy is a green and renewable source of energy that can compete effectively in increasing world of electricity market. The initial capital investment in wind energy goes to the machine and other supporting infrastructure. Wind energy can be used to generate underground water for use domestically and in aquaculture in Riparian communities to beef up food security in our society. Water flow in wetlands ecosystems can be irregular and of limited supply in many Riparian livelihoods, furthermore water from streams and rivers is becoming scarce. Therefore, using wind energy to tap underground water can provide livelihood to Riparian communities. Underground well water extraction can provide continuous water supply and effectively close the gap of clean water, shortage for Riparian farming and general use. A mathematical model of a wind turbine is essential in understanding the behaviour of wind over its region of operation. Modelling also enables control of wind turbines performance in Riparian areas. Through this initiative we expect to provide clean continuously flowing water for many households in aquaculture. Furthermore, there are reduced incidences of water borne diseases hence Riparian communities can engage in aquaculture and other farming enterprises using wind energy and healthy waters from wells extraction