About Solar Pumping System
A solar water pump system is essentially an electrical pump system in which the electricity is provided by one or several Photo Voltaic (PV) panels. A typical solar powered pumping system consists of a solar panel array that powers an electric motor, which in turn powers a bore or surface pump.
With the cost of diesel and electricity rising constantly, solar powered water pumps are the perfect alternative as these have a low maintenance cost and ensure a long product life.
Working of a solar water pumping system
The system operates on power generated using solar PV (photovoltaic) system. The photovoltaic array converts the solar energy into electricity, which is used for running the motor pump set. The pumping system draws water from the open well, bore well, stream, pond, canal etc. The system requires a shadow-free area for installation of the Solar panel.
There are two major types of solar pumps -
| Direct current (DC) |
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DC solar pumps are generally suitable for small applications and are relatively low-priced, particularly because they do not require inverters to produce AC power from the solar panels. These pumps are generally designed to operate with minimum electrical power, so they have rather low flow rates. Such pumps often find use in submersible deep wells where a slow but steady pump rate is acceptable.
| Alternating current (AC) |
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AC solar pumps are driven by inverters producing AC power from PV panels. They are suitable for all kinds of applications from landscaping to irrigation, particularly large-scale applications such as farmland irrigation, desert control, and so forth.
Applications
- Residential Water Supply: Ensure a reliable water supply for your home using our Solar & Electric Pumps, even in areas with inconsistent access to electricity.
- Agricultural and Irrigation Needs: Power your farm's irrigation systems and water supply with our pumps, supporting sustainable and cost-effective farming practices.
- Industrial Water Supply: Harness the efficiency of our pumps for industrial water supply needs, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting sustainable production.
- Community Water Projects: Use our pumps in community water projects to provide clean and reliable water supply to neighborhoods and rural areas.
Advantages of a solar water pumping system
- No fuel cost - as it uses available free sun light
- No electricity required
- Long operating life
- Easy installation
- Highly reliable and durable
- Easy to operate and maintain
- Eco-friendly
Confirming to MNRE specifications
1HP to 100 HP pumpsets
5 years warranty on systems
25 years warranty on panels