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Solar Water Pump Price

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Our solar water pump price in Kenya is determined by these specifications; water flow rate, depth of installation/ head, and the horsepower (Hp). Grekkon Limited’s solar water pumps for agriculture vary in accordance to a wide variety of water flow rates, from shallow well to deep borehole models 

 

These submersible solar-water pumps for sale in Kenya serve every water pumping system. Each is a volume water pump. Our borehole submersible solar pump prices in Kenya depend on the depth, and flow rate of the well. Cheaper submersible water pumps for sewage water extraction are available too

 

Solar panels installation for a submersible solar water pump in a deep well at Kibwezi area, Makueni county by Grekkon Limited

What to consider in solar water pump price

1. Power rating

Each borehole solar water pump has a motor. This motor’s power rating is provided in Kilowatts (kW) or Horsepower (Hp) and this determines the number of solar panels used to power the pump. For example, a pump that has a power rating of 2,700 watts will use 10 solar panels of 400 watts each. Note that the solar panels provide 4,000 watts, more than the 2,700 watts required. The reason for this is to compensate for any power loss, and ensure that what gets to the solar pump’s motor is 2,700 watts

The motor size differs with the pump size. The larger the pump, the larger the motor, and vice versa

2. Head

This is the pressure rating provided in meters. It is a measure of how high the solar pump pushes up a given volume of water vertically at various depths. Your solar pump for irrigation will have the head indicated as the minimum to maximum range and tied to a specific water volume discharge rate. For example 5 cubic liters per hour at 50M to 1.2 cubic liters per hour at 250M. This will be illustrated on the label as 5M3– 1.2M3| 50M-250M

 

A solar water pump installation by Grekkon Limited in progress in Malaa area, Machakos county. This is in a 145M deep well. Note the specialised vehicle for the activity

3. Flow rate or discharge rate

This is the volume of water the solar water pump evacuates at a given pressure. A range is provided for this as illustrated in (2) above. The larger the submersible solar water pump, the greater the discharge rate. For any given solar-powered water pump, there is an inverse relationship between the discharge rate and the depth or height of pumping. The volume of water discharged decreases for every increase in pumping depth or height

Submersible solar water pump prices in Kenya

Solar water pump for irrigation prices (submersibles for shallow, low volume wells below 100M)

Model No Power (Hp) Watts No & Panel Size Head (M) Flow rate (liters/ hour) Price in Kes
SP 0.5N 0.6 700 300W x 1pc 40M 5,800 37,120
SP 0.6N 0.8 1,200 300W x 2pcs 60M 5,800 40,215
SP 0.8N 1.1 1,300 300W x 3pcs 70M 5,800 46,400
SP 1.0N 1.3 1,400 300W x 3pcs 80M 5,800 52,600

For solar submersible water pumps for deep well below 80M, we provided tailored units based on the test pumping results of the borehole

How to install a solar water pump

Step 1. Study the borehole well test pumping report

Step 2. Select the pump with the recommended dynamic head and flow rate as per the test pumping report

Step 3. Note the pump setting depth from the test pumping report

Step 4. Gather the right cabling for the pump

Step 5. Match the right number of solar panels by multiplying the wattage indicated on the pump by 1.2. This is to allow for maximum power flow to the pump

Whereas solar pumps power a drip irrigation system, they will not power a sprinkler or rain hose irrigation system

 

Solar-powered water pumps FAQs

I. How much is solar water pump in Kenya?

The solar water pump price depends on the features listed above; power rating, head, and flow rate. It can be a low-cost solar water pump that costs Kes 15,000, and or a borehole solar water pump as much as Kes 1,500,000

Solar pump prices are varied according to this

II. How much is a solar panel in Kenya?

Our price is Kes 50 per watt

III. What is a DC water pump?

A direct current water pump is one that uses a direct current from a solar panel or battery to push irrigation water

 

IV. Do you sell any portable solar water pump in Kenya?

Yes our shallow well solar water pumps are portable

V. Is it a low-volume high-pressure water pump?

Not all. Some of our submersible solar water pumps are high volume high-pressure water pumps. They have a high water flow rate. Most are high volume high-pressure pumps with a high water flow rate

VI. What is the best solar-powered water pump?

It depends on the individual’s use

VII. How does a solar pump work?

Solar energy from the sun is received on the panels. This energy as a direct current is fed to the motor to pump out the water

VIII. Do solar pumps work at night?

No, they don’t, unless powered by an external battery

IX. Which solar pump is the best?

To determine the most appropriate submersible solar water pump for a client, the following information will be provided

  • Depth of the well or borehole
  • The water level in the well or borehole
  • Water requirement or use per day

X. What are the disadvantages of solar water pumping?

  • The initial set up cost is expensive
  • If placed in an insecure location, the risk of theft is high
  • It does not pump at night or when it gets very cloudy

XI. Can I connect a pump directly to a solar panel?

No you cannot because they both require different voltages and current

 

 

Admin

Established in 2017, Grekkon Limited is a Kenyan agribusiness company. It specialises in the provision of; - Irrigation systems - Greenhouse construction - Dam liners installation - Water pumps - Solar dryers construction - Agriculture nets - Borehole drilling The company has operations offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri, Meru, and Nyahururu

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  • hello, I would like a quotation for the pump panel cabling and installation for a well of 90 feet (around 30 meters) with a 2000 liters tank raised 15 feet for domestic use.
    installation is in Naromoru

    • Dear David,

      This is fine. Please share with us the following:

      1. The depth of your well
      2. The well discharge in volume per hour
      3. The amount of water you need per day

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

  • I want pump water from a borehole 100m deep. The water level is 20m from the surface. From the borehole the water is to be moved on gentle slope for 30m and then be raised to a tank at 8m high. I need about 6000ltrs per hour.

  • I need solar water pump and panels complete with submissive pump for borehole deep 100 metres 7000 litres a day water consumption

  • i would like to know the solar pump needed to pump water for irrigation of about 1acre piece of land ,in borehole depth of 125feets and amount of water per day is about 10000litres

    • Dear Ian,

      Thank you for your enquiry. This solar pump price is Kes 80,000 to cover; the pump, panels, cabling and installation labor. Where and when do you want it set up?

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

  • The gradient of the hill from the spring source to where the storage tank is located is about 45 degrees

  • Hi Admin,
    I would like to inquire the cost of submersible solar water pump that is fit to pump water from a spring 800 metres down hill and can pump like 8000 litres a day.
    Will be glad to get back from you. Thanks

  • Hi I want a solar with a pump to pump water from a well to a top tank to use in the house and other home use

    • I would like a submersible solar pump for 150m borehole with 48m3 daily for community and home use. Tanks are several -10,000 ltrs; 5,000 ltrs, 3000 ltrs on ground level. What is the cost including installation?

      • I have a well 100ft depth I want to convey water at hilly terrain of around 300m which pump

        • Good morning Florence,
          Our submersible solar water pumps cost and specifications depend on the amount of water required besides the pumping depth and height.

          Please advise us on the vertical pumping height and amount of water required per day.

          Best regards,
          Customer Service

    • And please the price,the well is 26 feets,and the tank is 2500 litres.Let me know if you need any other information.I want a good Solar and a good pump please.

  • Like to know the cost of a solar water pump,
    - pump water for a distance of a kilometre
    -a slght gradient. From source to destination is a difference of about 12 feet
    - mobile, meaning it will be connected morning an dismantled evening
    -to be used in Isiolo

  • I wish to buy a submersive water pump that can pool water from a tank to another one for irrigation.

    • Dear Daniel,

      Good afternoon and thank you for your enquiry. Do you want a submersible solar water pump, or an electric submersible water pump?

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

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