The potential of solarizing AC pumps in Kenya is immense. With the right investments and policies, solar energy can be a viable and sustainable solution for farmers practising irrigation, clients with boreholes, or anyone with an AC water pump looking to cut energy costs.
Solarization of an AC pump is installing a PV (Photovoltaic) system to an existing AC pump running on the grid power or diesel generator. Solarization is possible for both submersible and overhead AC pumps.
Major Components of a Solar Pump system:
- Solar panels.
- Solar Pump Inverter.
How does it work?
- The solar panels are arranged in an array to generate energy in DC. The capacity to generate energy is directly proportional to the intensity of the irradiance (sunlight). This means when there is a lot of sunlight, more energy is generated by the solar array.
- The solar pump inverter is the brain of the solar pumping system. It converts the DC power generated by the solar panels into AC power, controls and regulates the system’s operation, and maximizes solar energy utilization.
Advantages of a Solar Water Pump system.
1. Reduction of energy costs.
The long–term use of electricity and fuel overshadows the initial cost of investment needed to install a solar water pump system.
2. Easy to install
The system takes less than a day to install.
3. Easy to maintain
The system has few mechanical parts, which lessens the chances of repair.
4. Reliable and sustainable
Solar energy is a reliable and sustainable source of energy.
5. Easy to transport when relocating
If you need to relocate your AC pump to another water source, the solar pump system is relatively easy to shift.
Conclusion
Solar Water Pump systems are worth the investment. It is important to note that the performance of your system heavily depends on the service.
We do supply and installation of solar water pumps as follows:
2.2 kW AC pump: Kes 422,492.
3.7 kW AC pump: Kes 624,943.
7.5 kW AC pump: Kes 1,174,845.
Contact us today at info@plexus-energy.co.ke or sales2@plexus-energy.co.ke
Grace Shiko Wachira
Technical Sales Engineer
Plexus Energy Limited.
