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Morocco, facing increasing water scarcity and energy dependency, is turning to sustainable technologies such as solar-powered water pumping. This study investigates the impact of solar pumping systems on groundwater management in the Fquih Ben Salah province, a key agricultural region. Based on a field survey involving 130 farmers, the research explores adoption patterns, motivations, constraints, and the effects of solar irrigation on water usage. Statistical analysis shows that farmers using solar pumps irrigate for longer periods, cultivate larger areas, and extract more groundwater than those using fuel-based systems. While solar energy reduces operational costs and enhances farming resilience, it may also lead to intensified groundwater depletion. The study highlights the dual nature of solar pumping: a tool for sustainable agricultural development, but also a potential threat to aquifer sustainability if left unregulated. Policy recommendations are proposed to integrate solar technology into a coordinated water energy resource management framework.

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Solar Pumping and Water Management in Morocco: Challenges for Water and Food Security in the Fquih Ben Salah Province

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Ayoub Laator,
  • Aicha El Alaoui

摘要

Morocco, facing increasing water scarcity and energy dependency, is turning to sustainable technologies such as solar-powered water pumping. This study investigates the impact of solar pumping systems on groundwater management in the Fquih Ben Salah province, a key agricultural region. Based on a field survey involving 130 farmers, the research explores adoption patterns, motivations, constraints, and the effects of solar irrigation on water usage. Statistical analysis shows that farmers using solar pumps irrigate for longer periods, cultivate larger areas, and extract more groundwater than those using fuel-based systems. While solar energy reduces operational costs and enhances farming resilience, it may also lead to intensified groundwater depletion. The study highlights the dual nature of solar pumping: a tool for sustainable agricultural development, but also a potential threat to aquifer sustainability if left unregulated. Policy recommendations are proposed to integrate solar technology into a coordinated water energy resource management framework.