Evaluation of some Water, Energy and Financial Indicators: A Case Study of Esenli Water User Association in Yozgat, Türkiye

Abstract

Energy efficiency is one of the most important areas that humanity is working on in the world. As in all areas of life, energy used in irrigation has become an important research subject for researchers. In studies performed with performance indicators in Turkey, the use of energy indicators is limited. The scarcity of energy resources makes the efficiency of energy used in irrigation networks extremely important. This study evaluated the performance of a pressurised irrigation network in Yozgat province of Turkey, using the indicators. The data obtained were compared with other countries in the Mediterranean region. The results showed that the specific energy value was about three times lower than other countries. However, when the energy consumed per unit irrigated area was examined, it was found that the irrigation network has high consumption of energy. The use of pressurised irrigation systems will be made mandatory in the coming years, as water resources are reducing because of climate change and drought occurring in the world. Thus, the need of energy for irrigation will increase correspondingly. The use of energy indicators in the planning and implementation of irrigation systems will make significant contributions to the performance of irrigation networks in the future.