Solar Power Water Pump

Solar energy is the ticket for pumping water in rural and remote areas.

But that's not all, solar water pumps and other technologies are popping up everywhere.
Water is Life!

In many areas of the world and in rural and remote areas, a pump is necessary to provide water for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and of course, drinking. Solar water pumps are used extensively in struggling nations and making clean water accessible to millions.

A solar power water pump can offer an excellent alternative in areas where generators are used or where grid connection for an AC pump is difficult and expensive.

How does a water pump work?

While solar power is obviously only provided when the sun shines, there are ways to conserve water for use after dark or on a cloudy day.

Increasing the size of the pump system and adding a storage tank can solve any issues regarding the use of solar power. Aside from this, solar power water pumps also don’t operate like typical AC water pumps. They run on low voltage DC that is provided by the sunlight radiation through capture in the solar cells.


A solar power water pump runs on the absolute minimum amount of electrical power, meaning the flow rate is slow. Installing a storage tank allows access to water 24 hours a day.

A solar power water pump can easily produce over 350 gallons of water every day!

That's because the flow rate remains quite constant, especially between 9:00am and 3:00pm in most places.

The solar module can be conveniently mounted just about anywhere

On the roof of a trailer or camper, secured to walls or roofs or prop them against a rock or tree.

On farms, it is recommended that solar panels for the pump be mounted on a raised pole to avoid the possibility of damage from snow drifts, livestock and other animals.

Can a solar power water pump save money?

Solar energy can reduce the cost of running a water pump, especially in very remote locations, by 70-90%

Here are some recommended applications for solar power water pumps.

• Boats ~ Liveaboard, recreational or working boats.


• Mobile units ~ Bookmobile, mobile training facilities, etc..


• Ranchers pump water from lakes, sloughs, dugouts, etc. to water livestock.


• Farmers use solar pumps for crop irrigation.


• Gardeners use solar water fountains and other aesthetic features.

No longer is it only remote locations benefitting from solar water pumps.

In fact some urban communities use a solar power water pump to provide city water to elevated water towers at an extremely reduced cost. The water is simply pumping into the tower during daylight and off during the night.

Solar Energy continues to make a strong impact in remote communities and is becoming much more mainstream in the urban lifestyle. The cost continually moves downward while smaller and smaller panels are producing more and more energy.