01-09-2015, 09:29 AM
Solar Water Pumping Systems
Solar power is used for pumping water to agricultural and industrial use. These systems consist of solar panels, DC–AC converter in
case of AC motors, flow optimizer, and a submersible pump. These systems can be installed in open wells and bore wells to the depth
vary from 30 to 80 feet. Depending on the depth and solar radiation, water output would vary.
A tobacco processing company has installed a solar water pumping system with a total capacity of 11.5 kW, which has two 3.8 kW
and one 3.6 kW systems. These three systems are connected to submersible pumps of 1.8 kW capacities and flow optimizers each. The
capacity of the installed system is to cater about 20,000 kl of water per year. The total investment for this system is about Rs 55 lakh.
Source: CII–Godrej (2004). ‘Solar Photovoltaic–Potential and Prospects’, RES: Fact Sheet No.3, CII–Godrej GBC Publication, June.
Solar power is used for pumping water to agricultural and industrial use. These systems consist of solar panels, DC–AC converter in
case of AC motors, flow optimizer, and a submersible pump. These systems can be installed in open wells and bore wells to the depth
vary from 30 to 80 feet. Depending on the depth and solar radiation, water output would vary.
A tobacco processing company has installed a solar water pumping system with a total capacity of 11.5 kW, which has two 3.8 kW
and one 3.6 kW systems. These three systems are connected to submersible pumps of 1.8 kW capacities and flow optimizers each. The
capacity of the installed system is to cater about 20,000 kl of water per year. The total investment for this system is about Rs 55 lakh.
Source: CII–Godrej (2004). ‘Solar Photovoltaic–Potential and Prospects’, RES: Fact Sheet No.3, CII–Godrej GBC Publication, June.