• SANI SALEH
• MUJAHID AHMED
• BELLO BASHIR
• ZAKARIYYA DAHIRU
• MUBARAK ZAKARI MUSA

In Jahun Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State, Nigeria, a study was conducted to assess the integration of wind energy for irrigation against the backdrop of significant demographic growth and a youthful population. The LGA, home to an estimated 395,300 people in 2022 and primarily consisting of the Fulani ethnic group, stands to gain from sustainable agricultural practices. The local climate, with temperatures conducive to year-round wind turbine operation, recorded wind speeds between 3.591 m/s and 6.9276 m/s, averaging 6.5 m/s annually. Economically, the initiative is supported by a wind power density of 246.6 W and a daily energy requirement of 5000 Whr for irrigation. A 250 W turbine, chosen for its ability to operate 20 hours a day with a 90% capacity factor, meets these energy needs. Financially, the turbine’s installation costs ₦2,300,000, with installation expenses of ₦575,000 and annual maintenance of ₦115,000, over its 20-year lifespan. The research concludes that wind energy is not only viable but also cost-effective for irrigation in Jahun LGA, enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in line with the community’s economic and environmental goals.

Wind Energy Integration, Irrigation Efficiency, Renewable Energy Adoption, Sustainable Agriculture, and Jigawa State Wind Potential

"ASSESSING THE INTEGRATION OF WIND ENERGY FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES IN JAHUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.b131-b139, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405117.pdf

"ASSESSING THE INTEGRATION OF WIND ENERGY FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES IN JAHUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppb131-b139, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405117.pdf