The Economic Advantage of Solar Pumping Solar electricity and water pumping are a great match. Normally the sun is shining the most hours per day when water is needed the most. This matching of performance with need is a major reason for the economic advantage of solar pumping. Engine-driven generator systems are expensive to operate, labor intensive to maintain, noisy, polluting and generally unreliable.
Solar electricity can provide a cost effective and reliable solution in most cases.
Power line extension costs are escalating rapidly. Solar Pumping Overview Common uses for solar pumps are livestock water systems, domestic systems, stream protection, wetland enhancement, small scale irrigation, pond aeration and destratification. Whenever possible, a DC pump motor is connected to the solar panels. This allows the pump to operate only when the sun is shining. This type of system is the most reliable and maintenance-free.