SOLAR POWERED WATER PUMPING SYSTEM
- A solar powered water pumping system uses the photo voltaic technology to convert solar energy into
electricity in order to run a motor and pump water out of a bore well, lake etc for irrigation,
livestock, drinking and other uses. These systems are ideal for irrigation purposes helping farmers
lower their operating costs and their environmental footprint. A solar water pump can be installed
with different size motors, most common being 3 HP, 5 HP , 7.5 HP, 10 HP, 15 HP and 20 HP.
Advantage
- Usually the need for water is greatest during the hot sunny days. During these peak times the PV
panels also produce most power and most water will be pumped into the storage tank. Some of the key
benefits of powering a water pumping system with solar energy are listed below:
- Simple and reliable
- Easy installation and Unattended operation
- One time investment and negligible maintenance
- No diesel, other fuel spills or costs
- Mobility option with few parts
- No dependence on erratic grid power
- Better crop yield due to day time water availability
- helps in multiple crop cultivation with round the year water pumping
- Can be connected to a drip and sprinkler irrigation system
- Environment friendly choice
