Solar-powered Water pumps run on electricity generated by photovoltaic panels or the radiated thermal energy available from collected sunlight as opposed to grid electricity or diesel run water pumps. The operation of solar powered pumps is more economical mainly due to the lower operation and maintenance costs and has less environmental impact than pumps powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE). Solar pumps are useful where grid electricity is unavailable and alternative sources (in particular wind) do not provide sufficient energy.
A photovoltaic solar powered pump system has three parts:
- Solar Panels
- The Controller
- The Pump
Solar panels make up most (up to 80%) of the cost of the system. The size of the PV system is directly dependent on the size of the pump, the amount of water that is required (m³/hr), and the solar irradiance available.
The purpose of the controller is twofold. Firstly, it matches the output power that the pump receives with the input power available from the solar panels. Secondly, a controller usually provides low voltage protection whereby the system is switched off if the voltage is too low or too high for the operating voltage range of the pump. This increases the lifetime of the pump thus reducing the need for maintenance. Other ancillary functions include automatically shutting down the system when the water source level is low or when the storage tank is full, regulating water output pressure, blending power input between the solar panels and an alternate power source such as the grid or a petrol generator, and remotely monitoring and managing the system through an online portal offered as a cloud service by the manufacturer.
The voltage of the solar pump motors can be AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current). Direct current motors are used for small to medium applications up to about 4 kW rating and are suitable for applications such as garden fountains, landscaping, drinking water for livestock, or small irrigation projects. Since DC systems tend to have overall higher efficiency levels than AC pumps of a similar size, size, the costs are reduced as smaller solar panels can be used.
Finally, if an alternating current solar pump is used, an inverter is necessary that changes the direct current from the solar panels into an alternating current for the pump. The supported power range of inverters extends from 0.15 to 55 kW and can be used for larger irrigation systems.
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AADHAN SOLAR Solar Water Pumping System comprises an array of Solar Photo Voltaic Modules, Pumpset, Solar Pump Controller, Module Mounting Structure, Lighting Arrester, and Earthing Kit.
Solar Pump Controller converts DC Power Supply Generated by PV Modules to AC Supply along with Variable Frequency Drive for optimizing the speed control of the pump set. The function of MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) maximizes the system output efficiency.
Module Mounting structure is completely Hot Dip galvanized, having Fixed Structures, Manual Tracking System with Dual Axis provision (Auto tracking is optional).
A Lightning Arrestor is a device used on electrical power systems to protect the insulation and conductors of the system from the damaging effects of lightning.
Earthing kits are composed of two main components, a clamp, and a cable. The clamp will be screwed on a coaxial cable and in case of lightning strokes in the installation, the voltage will be diverted over a ripple in the clamp with the combined cable and will be earthed/grounded in this way.
Salient Features
- Eco-Friendly
- Highly Durable
- Universal – 50 / 60 Hz pumps can be used
- Dry run protection with external feedback
- Extremely hardwearing water lubricated bearing
- High operating efficiency & low maintenance
- Operator Panel (Optional Remote Monitoring System)
- Corrosion resistant Stainless Steel ensures longer life of pumpset
- System having provision ofr operating through Solar & Electricity by Hybrid methodology
Applications
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- Agricultural Irrigation
- Farms
- Municipal Water Supply
- Rural Water Supply
- Cattle Feeding
- Residential
- Mining Application
- Solar Water Pump Models
- Borewell Submersible Pumps
- Openwell Submersible Pumps
- Surface Pumps
- Swimming Pool Pumps
- Sewage Pumps
- Dewatering Pumps
Brief Technical Specifications AADHAN SOLAR Solar Water Pump
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Benefits Of Solar Water Pumps
- Eco-friendly
- Rugged construction
- No conventional Electricity is required
- Highly reliable & durable
- Easy Installation
- Long operating life
- Easy to operate & maintain
- No fuel cost
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