Solar-powered water pumps - Ideal where grid electricity is unavailable

A solar-powered pump is a pump that runs on electricity generated by photovoltaic panels (solar panels), as opposed to grid electricity or diesel. Solar powered water pumps deliver drinking water, bathing water, and water for livestock and irrigation purposes.

The operation of solar powered pumps is more economical mainly due to the lower operation and maintenance costs; and it has less environmental load than pumps powered by an internal combustion engine. A photo voltaic solar powered pump system has three parts:

• Solar panels
• The controller
• The pump