Therefore, the cost of the system is directly related to the amount of hardware needed to produce the power required. Stationary solar panels recharge batteries that provide power to the pumps. Prices vary according to size of the system, amount of water required and distance it must be pumped. Pumping the same amount of water from a deep well or from a distance could cost up to twice as much. The system can be built according to specific needs.
Solar panels are available in a variety of capacities.
Shadows from fenceposts, trees and other obstructions reduce solar power production drastically. Tracker solar systems With tracker systems, the second type of solar system, the panels follow the sun during the day to maximize solar energy capture. These systemsgenerally pump directly into the stock tank or a temporary storage facility. The traditional prairie windmill still works well but is expensive to build. A 30 to 40 foot tower operating a cylinder pump can pump water from all types of wells and can be converted to pump from surface water sources.