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Solar Water Pumps

Our water pumps are designed to run on solar power with either AC or DC motors with electronic controllers connected to solar photovoltaic modules. These pumps can be deployed in multiple applications in domestic and industrial space.

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Benefits of Using Solar Water Pumps

Developing countries rely heavily on rain and inaccessible sources like groundwater or surface water in the absence of solar water pumps. However, this may lead to limited harvesting and hence, people are compelled to find alternatives that may harm them. The irrigation system is diesel-based, which is why solar pumps have their own benefits:

  • Economical: The set-up, investment, and operating expenses are comparatively lower than the other systems.
  • Natural source: The sun is a natural and renewable source of energy. They are cleaner and safer than other alternatives.
  • Accessible: Solar pumps can be available even in remote areas without using any external power source.
  • Low maintenance: They do not have many mechanical parts, leading to few chances of any repair.
  • Reliable: They are reliable as they do not depend on electricity.

Features of Solar Water Pumps

The important features of a solar-powered pump are listed below.

  • They have three parts; pump, controller, and solar panels
  • Their voltage can either be AC or DC 
  • They reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • They are decentralised

Types of Solar Pumps

The solar pumping system is classified into two main categories, AC (Alternate Current) and DC (Direct Current). Solar pumps with a DC motor are generally suitable for small-scale applications like garden fountains, landscaping, etc. They are relatively inexpensive, especially since they do not require an inverter to generate AC power from solar panels.

Solar pumps are of two types:

  • Surface water pumps: Surface water pumps are placed on the surface of the water source. The pump draws water through a siphon and pushes it up where it is needed. The sum of the suction height and the discharge height equals the total height. This is the “stroke” value commonly quoted in datasheets and websites. For physical reasons, the maximum suction height of the water pump should not exceed approximately 8 meters. It is optimised for higher flow rates and is an ideal accessible water source.
  • Submersible water pumps: A submersible pump must be completely submerged underwater to pump water. Often found in deep wells and boreholes, these pumps provide water where it is needed. There is no suction power because it only pushes water. 

Choosing between a surface solar pump and a submersible is simple. Suppose the water source is suitable for water pumping (maximum suction depth of 7m). In that case, you can opt for a surface water pump as it is suitable for water pumping and will likely benefit from higher flow rates than when using a submersible water pump.

Solar pumps play an important role in irrigation and high productivity. With easy installation, even in remote areas, stainless-steel body, and free shipping, Crompton dominates the market by holding one of the best services for solar pumps. Crompton has made its mark as a high-end product manufacturer by presenting these best features in the market. 

Solar Water Pumps FAQs

1. What are solar pumps?

This system is similar to the old pump system you know, except it uses solar panels instead of electricity. A complete solar water pump system consists of one or more solar panels, a motor pump set, and a controller that operates the pump. Depending on the situation, an inverter or battery may be required.

2. How does a solar pump work?

When light hits the solar panel, it produces direct current (DC), which is used to power the pump. In some cases, the pump/motor may require alternating current (AC). In these scenarios, an inverter is used to convert his DC power to AC power.

3. Does it work during winter or fog?

Since the pump uses solar energy to power the motor, cloudy/foggy days can affect the normal operation of the solar water pump unless it is connected to a hybrid power source. Due to expected foggy days, include one or more tanks in the design of the project’s solar water system. The tank acts as a sort of “battery”, storing water on sunny days for later use on cloudy or foggy days.