Solar Water Pumps in Kenya

Get access to quality solar water pumps in Kenya from Aqua Hub Kenya. Our prices are competitive and affordable in the market.

We are reliable sources for an extensive range of pumping solutions, including surface and submersible solar pumps.

We also incorporate solar inverters to convert AC electric water pumps to work with solar energy.

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Cost of Solar Water Pumps in Kenya

Convenient solar water pumps in Kenya are available at Aqua Hub for the fair price range of KES 20,000 to KES 150,000.

Solar Water Systems and Pumps in Kenya

Solar water systems are getting more popular and more reliable every day. More irrigation farming activities and water-reliant domestic applications.

Shift from high-cost water pumps to effective solar water pumps in Kenya today with the help of Aqua Hub. There is a high return on investment of solar water pumps

Explore the wide range of solar water pumps by Aqua Hub designed to handle your water needs.

Our Solar Pump Accessories

Aqua Hub Solar Pump kit comes with solar panels, inverters, electric cables, mounting structures, and batteries. Led-ion batteries are for storing energy for use when the solar power is not available or at night.

Types of Solar Pumps

Solar Surface pumps

Solar water pumps that work while mounted on the ground surface. Most commonly direct current (DC) motor pumps

Features

• Durable metal body and seal made of silicon and non-corrosive materials.
• Higher efficiency performance.
• Generates high pumping power using less energy.
• Maximum head: 30 m
• Maximum Flow rate that can reach up to 2.1 m³/h
• Designed to work under a maximum Voltage of 24v and 370W power

Submersible Solar Water Pumps

Types of solar water pumps that are immersible in water to generate suction. They have a design to allows them to supply water with the entire surface inside. Useful for boreholes, deep wells, and sump or sewage pits.

Features

• Made of a stainless steel body surface
• Available in a wide range of sizes
• Maximum head of 220 m
• Flow rates about 6 m
• Power of 400w, 600w and 2200w

Solar Water Pumps in Kenya

Aqua Hub Solar water pumps are affordable water supply options for a wide range of industries.

Our solar systems are perfect solutions for cutting down production costs in farm irrigation, domestic water supply, and industrial use.

Because solar water pumps run on free sun power, you only incur the cost of initial purchase and installation.

The design and technology of their manufacture make them durable and less prone to damage. Solar panels require less maintenance, which makes them reliable for use all the time.

How to Size Solar Panels for Your Water Pump

The capacity of the solar panels determines the size and number of panels you need. Below are the steps to follow when sizing PV solar panels for your pump.

1. Determine the pump’s power requirements: check the pump’s motor power rating.
2. Calculate the daily energy consumption of the pump: multiply pump wattage by hours that the pump should run. For example, an 1100W solar pump running 5 hours per day. Energy required (Wh/day): 1,100 W x 5 h = 5,500 Wh/day.
3. Account for system losses: multiply the daily energy needs by a factor of 1.3. Daily energy required: 5,500 Wh/day x 1.3 = 7,150 Wh/day.
4. Determine the total solar panel capacity: Peak hours of sunlight average between 4 and 6 hours. Total panel capacity = adjusted daily energy needs divided by hours of peak sunlight. total panel capacity: 7,150/5 = 1,430 W
5. Select solar panels: when sizing solar panels, slightly exceed the panel capacity to around 1600 – 1700 W. In this case you can use 3 panels of 550W.

Benefits of Solar Water Pumps in Kenya

• Highly reliable for continuous water supply and use.
• Solar water pumps are easy to operate.
• Zero cost of running solar water pumps.
• Low maintenance costs
• Solar pumps and accessories last for a long time.
• Have positive impacts on environmental conservation. Solar water pumps and systems work using solar power and thus do not release chemicals to the ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many solar panels are required to power a 1 HP pump?

It depends on the capacity of solar panels you choose. For a 100 kW solar panel, you need about 12 panels; for 200 kW panels, you may need around 8-10 panels. A 1 HP water pump generally uses 1200 watts of electricity for running.

2. Are battery cells necessary for solar pumps?

Batteries are convenient for storing the excess sun power harnessed by the solar panels. The stored energy is important for use during periods of no sun power.

3. How Much Is a Solar Water Pump in Kenya?

Solar water pumps cost between KES 20,000 and KES 150,000 or more.

4. What size solar water pump do I need?

It depends on the total dynamic head and flow rate required.

5. How do I choose solar water pumps?

Consider the size, flow rates, prices and specifications, including your water needs and water sources.

6. What maintenance is needed for solar water pumps?

Cleaning of solar panels and regular inspection of water quality.

7. What is the lifespan of a solar pump?

15 – 20 years.

8. Which is better AC or DC solar pumps?

Direct current (DC) pumps are better. They have more output and require fewer PV modules compared to AC solar pumps.

9. Can a solar pump be repaired?

It depends on the part that is damaged. The motor can be hard to repair and often requires replacement.

10. Where Can I Buy Solar Water Pumps in Kenya?

Aqua Hub Kenya