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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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  • We are looking for a solar water pump (surface) for irrigation of 2.1 hectres of fruit farm in Rwanda. The water will be pumped from a lake up the farm. The water source (lake) and pump are 5 meters apart and. The vertical distance between The water level and pump is 1 meter The vertical distance between the pump and water tank is 5 meter and they are 150 meters distance.
    we are looking for full setup of solar panels plus controller plus pump to gether with wires and accessories..
    Kindly provide your quote.

    • Good morning Fadi,

      This is well received with thanks. We'll share the quote on email

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

  • I have aborehol 20metres deep, ineed A Solar water pump can fit that and can pump water 20 feet high, please help a Nd the cost?

  • I have a borehole in Gem sub county in Siaya county of approximately 30feet and the water level of around 12-15 feet .. and I want to build a water tower of a normal height so that I can use it for domestic and in the garden. Advice on the best type and all the accessories

  • Kindly advice. I have a well depth 3-4m, need to pump water to distance of 300m, with elevation 15m. Got this option to either raise a tower or pump directly to destination. Kindly advice on the cheaper option and the quotation. Thanks . Kirui from Narok

  • I would like to install solar panels for my already existing ac powered borehole pump with a depth of 100m and producing a yield of 7500lts per hour. My ac motor is 5.5kwh.

    Thanks

    • Good morning Paul,

      For a detailed quote on the solarisation of your existing borehole equipment, please advise us if its a single phaae or 3-phase motor, and also the exact physical location

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

  • Hello I want to pump water from a water pan down the stream kindly advice on the wattage interms of how many is required to pump water to a storage 150metres upwards the stream

  • Good evening ,
    Am intending to drilling a bore hole at kangundo road near kbc place before year end , from my own survey at 170 meters its possible to get water and also intending to use solar system
    kindly share the drilling water, solar system and piping and any other cost related to this issue ,
    Advice on electricity or solar which one is more economical
    Thank you,

    Regards,

    Patrick Njoroge

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