Solar Powered Water Pump systems are fairly basic installations:<\/p>\n
Pump Size<\/h3>\n
Correct sizing of the pump and controlling devices is important, as the water supply or harvest may rely on constant water supply.<\/p>\n
The sizing of the\u00a0Solar Powered Water Pump needs to be done according to location and usage of the system.<\/p>\n
What components are used for\u00a0Solar Powered Water Pump\u00a0installations?<\/h3>\n
A solar water pump installation is a fairly\u00a0basic system<\/strong>\u00a0and can be installed by anyone in Kenya. It typically consists of a water pump (submersible or surface pump), solar panels and tubes.<\/p>\n Most solar water pump systems don\u2019t use batteries.<\/p>\n You should be aware that different water pumps are used for different applications:<\/p>\n Usually the\u00a0water level<\/strong>\u00a0will determine which pump to use. Different types of water pumps can be selected to be used in streams, wells or in ponds.<\/p>\n We can divide water pumps into two types:<\/p>\n The best way to select the right components is to review the amount of\u00a0water required per day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Based on the number of liters required per day, the farmer can select the right water pump and then see the total power required that needs to be produced by the solar panels.<\/p>\n It\u2019s usually indicated on the solar pumps the number of watts that are required to produce the desired\u00a0water flow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n After selecting the size and type of the solar pump, use the available information to calculate the watts of the solar panels.<\/p>\n Here a complete overview of components for a typical\u00a0Solar Powered Water Pump system:<\/p>\n A water pump does not necessarily require batteries.<\/p>\n To save costs, the majority of solar powered water pumps can run directly from the solar panels.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Electricity aimed at running the water pump is not stored in batteries, but the water is instead stored in a\u00a0water tank or pond<\/strong>. This way the water is stored and can be used anytime required.<\/p>\n Solar water pump installations are versatile and can be used for various applications-:<\/p>\n It enables people to manage their livestock watering, irrigation, drinking\u00a0water supply, and other residential applications. Usually the need for water is greatest during the hot sunny days. During these peak times the solar panels also produce most power and most water will be pumped into the storage tank.<\/p>\n Due to the simplicity of solar powered water pump systems, this technology is reliable, and requires\u00a0little maintenance<\/strong>. A solar pump system can save farmers in Kenya a lot of fuel money that is usually incurred from diesel and petrol pumps.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/graduatefarmer.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/solar-pump-system-design.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSelecting the solar water pump<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Selecting the solar panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Should I use Batteries?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Benefits of Solar Powered Water Pumps<\/h3>\n
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