15th July 2021
Considering the sun as a superpower, new technologies were created to capture it. One of them is the solar-powered water pump, which helps in irrigation even in times of drought, which could compromise the food supply. They run on solar energy, being more economical, durable, and discreet than conventional pumps. This solar pump can be used in fountains, swimming pool pumps, mono-block home pumps, etc.
Solar-water pump has three major components-
This type of system is widely used in difficult-to-access or remote places, where electricity is not conventional. Even in urban centers, solar pumps have been widely used to reuse rainwater, supply water tanks, and pump water in gardens and ponds in farms. Its installation is easy, being only necessary to choose a place with good solar incidence and close to a source of fresh and clean water.
Different types of solar water pumps are available but only submerged, and surface solar pumps are successful, running in both AC and DC currents.
Following are the benefits-
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Solar water pump standard price starts from 1HP at Rs. 85,000 to 10HP at Rs. 5.9 lakh, which can vary from type, brand, and ratings. Also, the subsidy on solar pumps is different in every state of India.
Solar Water Pump |
Price |
1HP Solar Pump |
Surface pump- Rs.70,000 On-grid pump- Rs.89,000 |
2HP Solar Pump |
Surface pump- Rs.1,60,000 On-grid pump- Rs.1,75,000 |
3HP Solar Pump |
Rs. 1,30,000 - Rs. 2,40,000 (depends on type of pump). |
5HP Solar Pump |
Rs. 2,00,000 - Rs. 3,50,000 (depends on size & type of pump). |
7.5HP Solar Pump |
Rs. 2,90,000 - Rs. 5,15,000 (depends on size & type of pump). |
10HP Solar Pump |
Rs. 4,50,000 - Rs. 7,30,000 (depends on size & type of pump). |
If you want to install a solar water pump in your well, reservoir, or any other water application, then get in touch with Waaree Energies Ltd. or call us on 1800-2121-321 for any further inquiry.
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