A solar-powered pump is a system running on electricity generated by photovoltaic panels ,its operation is more economical . Solar pumps are highly recommended where grid electricity is unavailable.Solar powered water pumps can deliver drinking water as well as water for livestock or irrigation purposes.
Solar Pumping Sets
A solar photovoltaic (SPV) water pumping system consists of:
PV array :
- Should be mounted on a suitable structure with a provision of tracking the sun
Motor Pump Set (Surface or submersible) :
- D.C. Motor Pump Set (with Brushes or Brush less D.C.)
OR
- A.C. Induction Motor Pump Set with a suitable Inverter
VFD control unit
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Indicative Technical Specifications of Solar Water Pumping Systems
Description | Model- III | Model- IV | Model- V | Model- VI | Model- VII | Model- VIII |
PV array (Minimum Capacity) | 3000 Wp | 3000 Wp | 3000 Wp | 4800 Wp | 4800 Wp | 4800 Wp |
Motor Capacity | 3 hp Submerisible With controller | 3 hp Submerisible With controller | 3 hp Submerisible With controller | 5 hp Submerisible With controller | 5 hp Submerisible With controller | 5 hp Submerisible With controller |
Shut Off Dynamic Head | 45 meters | 75 meters | 100 meters | 70 meters | 100 meters | 150 meters |
Water output* | 96,000 liters per day from a total head of 30 meters |
57,000 liters per day from a total head of 50 meters |
39,000 liters per day from a total head of 70 meters |
91,200 liters per day from a total head of 50 meters |
62,400 liters per day from a total head of 70 meters |
40,800 liters per day from a total head of 100 meters |
*Water output figures are on clear sunny day with seasonal tilt tracking of Solar PV Modules, under the “Average Daily Solar Radiation” condition of 7.15 KWh/ sq.m on the surface of PV array (I.e. Coplanar with the PV Modules).
Notes:
- For higher or Lower Head the PV capacity, or in between various models,Water output will vary depending on various conditions.