In what areas can solar water pumps be used?

Solar panel water pumps are used in private homes, cottages, villages, medical clinics, etc. The water pump can be powered by its own photovoltaic array or by the main system that powers the system. An elevated storage tank can be used, or a second pump called a booster pump can provide the necessary water pressure. Or the main battery system could provide storage instead of tanks. When sunlight is scarce, collecting rainwater can supplement solar pumping. In order to design a system, it helps to look at the whole picture and consider all resources.

poultry water

Ranchers in the Americas, Australia and southern Africa are enthusiastic users of solar water pumps. Their water sources are scattered over extensive pastures, with few power lines and high transportation and maintenance costs. Some ranchers use solar water pumps to distribute several kilometers (more than 5 kilometers) of pipes. Others use portable systems and move them from one water source to another.

plant water

Solar panel water pumps are used on small farms, orchards, vineyards and gardens. It is most economical to power the pump directly from the photovoltaic array (without batteries), store the water in a tank, and then distribute the pump via gravity flow. In situations where pressurization is required, the battery stabilizes voltage to maintain consistent flow and distribution and can eliminate the need for storage tanks. Batteries also introduce cost, complexity and additional maintenance.