Agriculture and Biomedical
| Open Access | Containerized Solar-Powered Irrigation Management System: A Sustainable and Portable Framework for Smart Agricultural Water Control
Dr. Nimal Jayawardena , Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, South Eastern Institute of Science and Technology, Ampara 32000, Sri Lanka Dr. Tharushi Senanayake , Department of Biomedical Engineering and Smart Healthcare Systems, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Lanka Institute of Advanced Research and Innovation, Kandy 20000, Sri LankaAbstract
Agricultural water management is a critical determinant of food security, environmental sustainability, and rural economic development. Increasing water scarcity, rising energy costs, climate variability, and dependence on fossil-fuel-powered irrigation systems have intensified the need for innovative irrigation solutions. Solar-powered irrigation technologies have emerged as promising alternatives; however, challenges related to mobility, deployment flexibility, energy reliability, infrastructure requirements, and operational scalability continue to limit widespread adoption. This study presents a comprehensive research and review framework for a Containerized Solar-Powered Irrigation Management System (CSPIMS), designed as a portable, self-contained, and sustainable solution for smart agricultural water control. The proposed framework integrates photovoltaic energy generation, battery energy storage, intelligent irrigation scheduling, Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring, wireless sensor networks, and modular containerized architecture within a unified operational platform. Through critical synthesis of existing literature on renewable energy systems, smart irrigation technologies, photovoltaic-battery integration, agricultural energy optimization, and water resource management, the study develops a conceptual model for efficient agricultural water delivery. The analysis demonstrates that containerized solar-powered irrigation systems can significantly reduce fossil fuel dependence, enhance irrigation efficiency, improve deployment flexibility, and support climate-resilient farming practices. The study further identifies technological opportunities, implementation challenges, and future research directions related to system optimization, energy storage enhancement, artificial intelligence integration, and large-scale deployment. The findings contribute to sustainable agricultural engineering by establishing a practical framework capable of supporting smart farming initiatives in both developed and developing agricultural regions.
Keywords
Containerized irrigation system, solar-powered irrigation, smart agriculture, renewable energy
References
Containerized Solar-Powered Irrigation Management System: A Sustainable and Portable Framework for Smart Agricultural Water Control
Augustyn G, Mikulik J, Rumin R, Szyba M, 2021. Energy self-suf-ficient livestock farm as the example of agricultural hybrid off-grid system. Energies 14:7041.
Aziz G, Sarwar S, Waheed R, Khan MS, 2024. The significance of renewable energy, globalization, and agriculture on sustainable economic growth and green environment: Metaphorically, a two-sided blade. Nat Resour Forum 48:763-783.
Beerge R, Sachin D, 2024. Diesel-powered engine and agriculture. In: H. Koten, editor. Diesel engines – Current challenges and future perspectives. IntechOpen.
Bhattacharjee J, Subhasis R, 2024. Significance of renewable ener-gy in water management and irrigation. In: S. Suriyanarayanan, H.P. Shivaraju and D. Jenkins, editors. Water management in developing countries and sustainable develop-ment. Singapore, Springer. pp. 235-252.
El Mezouari A, El Fazziki A, Sadgal M. 2022. Smart irrigation sys-tem. IFAC-PapersOnLine 55:3298-3303.
Emezirinwune MU, Adejumobi IA, Adebisi OI, Akinboro FG, 2024. Off-grid PV/biomass/DG/battery hybrid renewable ener-gy as a source of electricity for a farm facility. e-Prime-Adv Electr Eng Electron Energy 10:100808.
Fernández García I, Lecina S, Ruiz-Sánchez MC, Vera J, Conejero W, Conesa MR, Montesinos P, 2020. Trends and challenges in irrigation scheduling in the semi-arid area of Spain. Water 12:785.
García AM, Gallagher J, Díaz JAR, McNabola A, 2024. An eco-nomic and environmental optimization model for sizing a hybrid renewable energy and battery storage system in off-grid farms. Renew Energy 220:119588.
García AM, Gallagher J, Díaz JAR McNabola A, 2024. An eco-nomic and environmental optimization model for sizing a hybrid renewable energy and battery storage system in off-grid farms. Renew Energy 220:119588.
Ghareeb AY, Gharghan SK, Mutlag AH, Nordin R, 2023. Wireless sensor network-based artificial intelligent irrigation system: challenges and limitations. J Techn 5:26-41.
Ibrahim WI, Mohamed MR, Ismail RMTR, Leung PK, Xing WW, Shah AA, 2021. Hydrokinetic energy harnessing technologies: A review. Energy Rep 7:2021-2042.
İnada AA, Arman S, Safaei B, 2022. A novel review on the effi-ciency of nanomaterials for solar energy storage systems. J Energy Storage 55:105661.
Irshad AS, Ludin GA, Masrur H, Ahmadi M, Yona A, Mikhaylov A, Senjyu T, 2023. Optimization of grid-photovoltaic and bat-tery hybrid system with most technically efficient PV technol-ogy after the performance analysis. Ren Energy 207:714-730.
Mainuddin M, Kirby M, Chowdhury RAR, Shah-Newaz SM, 2015. Spatial and temporal variations of, and the impact of cli-mate change on, the dry season crop irrigation requirements in Bangladesh. Irrig Sci 33:107-120.
Yusupjanova Munira Abdukhamid qizi. (2026). Early Diagnosis Of Oral Leukoplakia As A Key Factor In The Prevention Of Malignant Transformation. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Research, 7(01), 17–20. https://doi.org/10.37547/ijmsphr/Volume07Issue01-04
Ndunagu JN, Ukhurebor KE, Akaaza M, Onyancha RB, 2022. Development of a wireless sensor network and IoT-based smart irrigation system. Appl Environ Soil Sci 2022:7678570.
Neethirasu A, Perumalsamy I, Kannan K, Mani R, Rajaram RS, Victor K, 2024. Examining agrovoltaic system: impacts on energy yield and crop productivity. In: P. Pathak, S. Ilyas, R.R. Srivastava, J. Dar and S. Kothandaraman, editors. Cham, Springer. pp. 373-390.
Obaideen K, Yousef BA, AlMallahi MN, Tan YC, Mahmoud M, Jaber H, Ramadan M, 2022. An overview of smart irrigation systems using IoT. Energy Nexus 7:100124. 1.
Zokirova Muborakkhon Bobir kizi. (2026). Combined Effect Of COL1A1 And EDN1 Gene Polymorphisms On The Risk Of Developing Cardiological Complications. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Research, 7(01), 27–33. https://doi.org/10.37547/ijmsphr/Volume07Issue01-06
Obalalu AM, Bajaj M, Salalwu SO, Singh AR, Vishnuram P, Abbas A, Adeshola AD, 2025. Optimizing solar water pumps for irri-gation: the impact of aluminum–titanium hybrid nanofluid on thermal efficiency and performance. Multiscale Multidiscip Model Exp Des 8:53.
livkar PR, Katekar VP, Deshmukh SS, Palatkar SV, 2022. Effect of sensible heat storage materials on the thermal performance of solar air heaters: State-of-the-art review. Renew Sustain Energy Rev 157:112085.
Pacesila M, Burcea SG, Colesca SE, 2016. Analysis of renewable energies in European Union. Renew Sustain Energy Rev 56:156-170.
Poddar A, Kumar N, Kumar R, Shankar V, Jat MK, 2020. Evaluation of non-linear root water uptake model under differ-ent agro-climates. Curr Sci 119:485-496.
Poddar A, Kumar N, Shankar V, 2021a. Evaluation of two irriga-tion scheduling methodologies for potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in north-western mid-hills of India. ISH J Hydraul Eng 27:90-99.
Poddar A, Kumar N, Kumar R, Shankar V, 2022. Application of regression modeling for the prediction of field crop coeffi-cients in a humid sub-tropical agro-climate: a study in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh (India). Model Earth Syst Environ 8:2369-2381.
Shakhnoza Badriddinovna Daminova, & ZiyodaFurkatovna Kurbanova. (2026). Prognostic Significance Of The Immune-Stress Index In Assessing Dental Risk In Children With Hearing Impairment. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Research, 7(01), 69–74. https://doi.org/10.37547/ijmsphr/Volume07Issue01-13
Poddar A, Shankar V, Kumar N, 2021b. Estimating crop water requirements for irrigation scheduling in different crops in humid subtropical agro-climate of Western Himalayas. J Agrometeorol 23:356-359.
Rana MM, Uddin M, Sarkar MR, Shafiullah GM, Mo H, Atef M, 2022. A review on hybrid photovoltaic - Battery energy storage system: Current status, challenges, and future directions. J Energy Storage 51:104597.
Rekioua D, 2023. Energy storage systems for photovoltaic and wind systems: A review. Energies 16:3893.
Rodríguez-Pérez ÁM, García-Chica A, Caparros-Mancera JJ, Rodríguez CA, 2024. Turbine-based generation in greenhouse irrigation systems. Hydrology 11:149.
Singla MK, Gupta J, Gupta A, Safaraliev M, Zeinoddini-Meymand H, Kumar R, 2025. Empowering rural farming: agrovoltaic applications for sustainable agriculture. Energy Sci Eng 13:35-59.
Wang T, Ng AK, Wang J, Chen Q, Pang J, Tang J, 2024. Adaptation planning of container ports in the context of typhoon risks: The case of Ningbo-Zhoushan port in China. Ocean Coast Manage 257:107303.
Musashaykhov H.T., & Musashaykhov U.Kh. (2026). Clinical Significance Of The C-786t Polymorphism Of The Nos3 Gene In Purulent-Necrotic Lesions Of The Lower Extremities Associated With Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Research, 7(01), 62–64. https://doi.org/10.37547/ijmsphr/Volume07Issue01-11
Download and View Statistics
Copyright License
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Nimal Jayawardena, Dr. Tharushi Senanayake
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors retain the copyright of their manuscripts, and all Open Access articles are disseminated under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC-BY), which licenses unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is appropriately cited. The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, and so forth in this publication, even if not specifically identified, does not imply that these names are not protected by the relevant laws and regulations.