An Effective and Alternative Way of Drawing Water Using a Solar Power Pump

A Solar Power Pump comprises an electric pump connected to a solar power system. A solar power system consists of a number of solar PV panels which converts radiation from the sun into electricity. This electrical energy is used to run any kind of a pump – be it a surface pump or a Submersible Pump. This can draw water from ponds, bore wells, rivers or any other source of water using solar energy.

The water thus drawn can be used in agricultural processes such as irrigation. Generally, the pipelines carrying water are connected to tanks which can store the extra water for future use. Domestic as well as irrigational purposes can be served using a solar water pump. It can draw a lot of water per day and is as effective as a pump run by conventional energy. Added to it there are several advantages of a solar water pump:

• Regular supply of fuel is not needed. As the solar panels convert solar radiations into electricity there is no need for fuel supply.

• The installation of solar panels can be expensive but it does not require any more investment. Thus, it is overall cost-effective.

• It saves the environment as solar energy is a sustainable and pollution free source of energy.