Access to a safe, sustainable water supply is a growing concern in every region of the world. In many communities, groundwater is being pumped by diesel fueled systems, which are both expensive and can be difficult to maintain. In communities where electricity is scarce, solar can be a part of the solution.

The highest demand for solar powered water pump is among rural off-grid areas, currently underserved, or served by costly fuel-driven pumps. solar powered water pumping is most competitive in regions with high solar insolation, which include most of Africa, South America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia; but the technology can operate successfully in almost any region of the world.

“Things are changing, new technologies are coming up. You can’t resist good technology that offers you cheaper costs for what you need.” said Darlington, one of our loyal customer who is in business of agricultural Irrigation in Kenya, when asked about the use of solar powered water pump for water supply.

“With the solar powered water pump installed, we are getting sufficient water with lower monthly bills than we spent on buying diesel to run the generator”, he said.

In order for solar to be successful, however, this technology needs to be understood and appreciated by water practitioners around the world.

To provide a high-efficient and durable products for solar powered water pumping, we MASTRA develop and produce wide range of models, for suiting all kinds of different application and environments.

Let’s take a deeper look.

Over the last 10 years, things have changed dramatically. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, which power the pumps, have dropped significantly in price, while the technology has improved and is now able to pump higher volumes of water and reach even deeper sources of groundwater.

While the initial acquisition of equipment is more costly than other pumping alternatives, the operation and maintenance costs are low. Particularly compared with diesel pumping, solar is not only more energy efficient, but with a lifespan of over 20 years, the financial benefits vastly outweigh the costs.

A solar powered water pumping system is simple and includes the solar panel itself, the pump, and a controller. The new systems are flexible and can work in tandem with a back-up generator and the electrical grid.   

Considerations for designing a solar powered water pumping system include various parameters including: water demand (volume), water storage, water depth (head), location of PV panels, and solar irradiance among others. Fortunately, modern software provides a free and user-friendly tool that enables engineers to easily design and size solar pumping system.

Finally, once the system is up, running, and secured, long-term maintenance is critical. This includes warranties on equipment and maintenance contracts to ensure the water keeps flowing clean.

While solar powered water pump may not be the silver bullet for every community, it is important that this technology is made accessible and available as an option for those who wish to benefit from it.

Visit our webpage to learn more about solar powered water pump at www.mastrapump.com. If you have any requirements, don't hesitate to contact us. We would offer the best solutions to you.