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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.

How to design a solar photovoltaic powered DC Water Pump?

The simplest type of PV system one could ever design is by connecting single or multiple PV modules directly to the DC load as shown in figure 1 below. The overall capacity of the modules is such that it can supply power only during the sunshine hours.

What are the applications of solar water pumping?

There are many possible applications for solar water pumping, especially when considering that the pump can be combined with energy storage or other types of generation to make it more versatile. However, this guideline is related to solar only systems.

How to choose a solar water pumping system?

The type of solar water pumping system: borehole/well (submerged), floating or surface will depend on the water source. If the source is a borehole (proposed or existing) or deep well, then a submersible pump that fits the borehole or well should be selected. If the water source is a river, then a surface pump should usually be selected.

What does a solar water pump manufacturer/supplier do?

solar water pump manufacture/supplier will have tables or computer software which specify the flow from the solar water pumping system for various heads and solar irradiation. The “solar water pump designer” shall be capable of: Using the manufacturers data sheets or software to select the most appropriate solar water pumping system.