Solar-powered boreholes uses power generated from solar panels to power water pumps.
A solar-powered pump is a pump running on electricity generated by solar panels as opposed to grid electricity or generator powered water pumps.
Advantages of solar pumping system
The operation of solar powered pumps is more economical due to the lower operation and maintenance costs and has less environmental impact than conventional pumps.
- Automatic hands free operation
- No fuel cost – as it uses available sun light
- No electricity required
- Long life span
- Easy to operate
- Eco-friendly