Solar Water Pumping: An Eco-friendly Approach
The energy from the sun is used to pump water in a solar water pumping system, it serves applications such as agriculture, watering livestock etc., as well as for domestic water supply.
How does a solar water pump perform its task?
Solar Panel — It collects Sun rays and generates direct current (DC) electricity.
You can use a charge controller, usually found in two primary configurations (MPPT and PWM), that controls the voltage flow from panel to battery.
Battery: A device that stores the electricity produced by the solar panel to provide energy in times of low or no sunlight.
Pumping DC Pump: Utilize stored energy for pumping water from source to a tank or point of use.
Benefits of Solar WaterPumping
Renewable — Using Solar Energy It is clean and renewable.
Lower Operating Expenses:** No Fuel or Electric Bills
Solat power is reliable with no variations.
Environment Friendly:** Less harmful to the environment and sustainable.
Easy to install and maintain: More straightforward installation process and generally lower maintenance requirement.
Applications: Can be used for small domestic applications to large irrigation.
Different Classes of Solar ater Pumps
Submersible Pumps — These are submerged within the water source, making them best suited for deep wells.
Surface Pumps:** Appropriate for shallow wells and water tanks.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS — Centrifugal pumps are efficient at moving large volumes of liquid.
Solar Water Heater:** It is a solar energy-water heater, that is used for domestic and industrial use by converting solar energy into heat.
Choosing a Solar Water Pumping System system factors
Water Source — The depth and flow rate of water from the source.
Water Requirement: Demand for water (DD)+
Solar Panel Size — the total energy output of solar panels
Battery Capacity:** The size of the battery
Pump Type and Size — These include the different types of pumps for specific needs it can handle.
Local Climate & Solar Irradiance:** This is the amount of sunlight in the