Agriculture and irrigation
Solar irrigation pumps and off-grid farm power
Irrigation matches the solar resource almost perfectly: peak demand falls exactly in the months and hours with the most radiation. For pumping, a mobile unit needs neither a large battery nor a grid connection.
Typical load in this field:55 kWh/day
The situation today
- Plots with no connection, kilometres from the nearest transformer
- Motor pumps burning expensive fuel at the peak of the season
- Connecting a plot often costs more than the land
- Pumps that must move between plots depending on the crop
With a mobile unit
- Moves between plots with a tractor or a van
- Produces most exactly when irrigation consumes most
- Also powers greenhouses, livestock shelters or isolated stores
- Frequently eligible under agricultural equipment funding schemes
Why diesel pump on an isolated plot is endless expense
A plot kilometres away from the grid has no easy options. You can run a cable, which requires negotiation and takes months, or you can put a fuel pump, which burns expensive diesel precisely in the season when you need every cent. The solar unit comes on a trailer and starts immediately, without digging, cables or permits.
How irrigation with solar works: perfect coincidence
Irrigation and sun are made for each other. In the months with the most solar radiation, the pump pulls maximum, and with panels in the best position. Loads match production exactly, so you do not even need a large battery. At peak season, you do not think about fuel, simply activate irrigation and the system runs.
Beyond irrigation, the unit powers greenhouses, livestock shelters, isolated stores, anything consuming power on that plot.
Mobility between plots and eligibility in funding programs
A plot changes with the crop, and the pump travels on the trailer. Thus, the investment is not tied to one plot, but used on several over the years. Beyond that, solar equipment for agriculture fits into many co-funding and subsidy programs, so you do not even pay the full amount from your own pocket.
Frequently asked questions
How easy is it to move the pump from one plot to another?
Very easy. The unit comes on a trailer, moved by a tractor or van. Dismounting takes an hour, moving 30 minutes, setup on the new plot half an hour.
Does it work the same on bad weather?
On totally cloudy days it works weaker, but for irrigation the important thing is production in the months with radiation, which are the consumption months. In winter, farms do not irrigate, so it is not an issue.
Can I get a subsidy if I buy one?
It depends on your region and the local program. The database of agricultural co-financing programs changes often, and we recommend consulting the ministry and local authorities. We can help with technical documentation for your application.
How long does a solar unit last on irrigation?
Panels last 25-30 years, inverter 10-15 years, battery 8-12 years depending on model. On irrigation that runs only in good weather, cycles are few and lifespan extends.
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