What is it?
Surface or submersible pumps driven directly by solar arrays.
What problem does it solve?
- Diesel pumping costs
- Unreliable daytime supply for irrigation
Who is it for?
- Farmers
- Farmer producer organisations
How does it work?
A controller matches array output to the pump motor across the day.
Benefits
- Near-zero running cost
- Independence from diesel supply
Limitations and trade-offs
- Output varies with sunlight
- Water source assessment needed
Typical applications
Agriculture