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Table 3 Existing duration of pumping and frequency of irrigation

From: Potential of microfinanced solar water pumping systems for irrigation in rural areas of Burkina Faso

Pumps

Average duration of pumping (hrs)

Frequency of irrigation

Dry season

Rainy season

Dry season

Rainy season

Individually owned 2.6 kW Robin/Koshin

10.6

5.5

After 3 days

After 5 days

Shared 5.9 kW Rhino/Kirloskar

12

5

After 3 days

After 5 days