Your Field's Energy, Right Above Your Field
The cost of irrigation comes from two places: fuel and electricity. With a diesel motor pump you pay it again every season, and with an electric pump it lands on the bill every month. In a solar system that cost turns into a one-off investment. Once the system is in place, the energy for the water is free.
How Does the System Work?
The solar panels supply direct current to the pump drive (solar inverter). The drive converts that energy into the alternating current the pump needs and automatically adjusts the pump speed to the sunlight through the day. Starting slowly with the first light of morning, the pump reaches full capacity around midday, slows again in the evening and stops on its own.
Dry-run protection, water level sensing and stopping when the tank is full are all built into the drive; you do not have to stand over the pump.
Panel array
Panels installed at the wellhead or along the edge of the field.
Pump drive
It adjusts the pump speed automatically according to the sunlight.
Pump
The submersible or surface pump starts moving water.
Field
Drip or sprinkler lines, a storage tank or direct irrigation.
Three Different Setups
| Setup | How it works | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Direct (off-grid) | Panel → drive → pump. No battery, runs in daylight. | Fields with no grid connection, seasonal irrigation |
| Hybrid | Switches automatically to the grid or a generator when the sun is not enough. | Crops where irrigation cannot be delayed |
| With storage tank | The tank is filled during the day and irrigation runs from it whenever you want. | Drip irrigation, night-time irrigation needs |
Which Setups Is It Suitable For?
- Deep-well submersible pumps
- Drawing water from ponds, canals and rivers with a surface pump
- Feeding drip and sprinkler lines
- Water supply on livestock farms
- Irrigation and ventilation loads in greenhouse operations
Does the panel array take land away from the field?
Usually not. The array goes at the wellhead, along the edge of the field or in an unusable corner of the plot. With a raised structure, the shaded space beneath it can also be used for storage.
What Do We Check Before Installation?
- Pump power and type: in most cases your existing pump can be kept.
- Well yield and dynamic water level: this is the key data that sets the panel capacity.
- Head and pipe length: pipe diameter and friction losses are taken into account.
- Daily water requirement: set by the crop pattern and the need per decare.
- Site security: fencing, locks and, where needed, cameras are planned for the panel array.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Advantage of Solar in Irrigation
We talk through what you gain before the installation and what happens after it.
Zero Fuel Cost
No diesel and no grid subscription; the pump's energy comes from the sun.
Production That Matches the Season
Output is at its highest in the summer months, exactly when you need the most water.
Little Maintenance, Long Life
Panels have no moving parts and run for years; the maintenance interval is long.
Relocatable Installation
If needed, the panel array can be dismantled and moved to another plot.
Remote Monitoring
Track the pump's running hours and the water delivered from your phone.
Dry-Run Protection
When the water runs out the drive stops the pump, so the motor does not burn.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the pump run on cloudy days?
Can I use the system with my existing pump?
Can I irrigate at night?
How many panels are needed?
Do the panels sit idle in winter?
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