A basic solar power water well system

How does a solar well pump work?

Solar well pumping uses electricity from a photovoltaic array to run a motor pump system that draws water from a well. The solar pump should be powerful enough to pump water out of your well, at a section above the water level, near the water pump.

How do you design a solar water pumping system?

When designing a solar pumping system, the designer must match the individual components together. A solar water pumping system consists of three major components: the solar array, pump controller and electric water pump (motor and pump) as shown in Figure 1.

What are the components of a solar water pumping system?

A solar water pumping system consists of three major components: the solar array, pump controller and electric water pump (motor and pump) as shown in Figure 1. Note: Motor and pump are typically directly connected by one shaft and viewed as one unit, however occasionally belts or gears may be used to interconnect the two shafts.

Do you need a solar well pump?

Yes, you need a solar well pump if you want to run a well pump on solar power. You can invest in a DC solar well pump designed specifically to use solar power. These are water pumps that can use both AC and DC to pump water from a well.

What are the features of a solar water pump system?

The water pump is another important feature of any solar water pumping system. Pumps come in different configurations. The three most common are the submersible, circulator, and booster pumps. The submersible pump is often used for solar water pump systems that draw water from deep wells or boreholes.

What power sources can a DC solar well pump use?

You can invest in a DC solar well pump designed specifically to use solar power if you’re starting out. These are water pumps that can use both AC and DC to pump water from a well.