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Study on Improving the Efficiency of Irrigation Systems by Using Electricity Produced by Photovoltaic Panels

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|Jul 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 3094 - 3106
Published on: Jul 24, 2025
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 times per year

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