Solar Pumps

India’s agriculture sector is heavily dependent on monsoons for natural irrigation. Pumps are used as an artificial means to provide water for irrigation. Farmers rely on grid electricity or diesel gen-sets to run the pump, which leads to huge delays and economic stress. Hence, for our farmers, an effective irrigation system such as the Solar Water Pump is a great boon. It increases their crop yield by ensuring a reliable and perennial supply of water to their fields.

A solar water pump is an application of photovoltaic technology which converts solar energy into electricity to run the pumping system thereby, replacing erratic grid supply and pollution-causing diesel-powered versions. The solar water pump is powered by solar modules that helps draw surface or ground water out for irrigation. Solar Water Pumps in both Surface and Submersible categories. These pumps help reduce farmers’ dependency on expensive fuels and their maintenance costs as opposed to conventional irrigation systems.

What are the benefits of Solar Water Pump?

Very Low Operating Cost

The main advantage of the solar water pump is that it uses sunlight at no cost. Just as solar water pumps reduce dependence on electricity or diesel, once installed, there is no recurrence cost of electricity or fuel.

Comparatively Low Maintenance

Compared to conventional water pumps, solar water pumps require very little maintenance. Solar water pumps have fewer moving parts than other water pumps, so they are much less likely to deteriorate.

Simple and Highly Reliable

Since there is less dependence on electricity and fuel, power cuts, low voltage, and single phase problems such as solar water pumps do not affect the work. In remote areas with irregular power supplies, these pumps are much more reliable than conventional electric pumps.

Environmentally Friendly

Other water pumps (diesel or propane-based) create noise and air pollution, while solar water pumps are environmentally friendly because they do not require any fuel to operate. Since these solar water pumps are powered by a conventional source of energy, they do not release any harmful substances that can cause serious issues such as global warming.

Financially Beneficial

Solar water pumps can be a blessing for Indian farmers. The solar water pumps can also be a source of income for the farmers. The farmers can sell surplus energy to the grid, along with using it for water irrigation. This is notable that a subsidy has also been announced for the farmers, by the Government of India.