Solar powered groundwater pumps
A solar-powered pump runs on electricity generated by photovoltaic panels or the radiated thermal energy available from collected sunlight as opposed to grid electricity or diesel run water pumps
Advantages / Benefits
Low maintenance
No fuel costs or spills
Easy to install
Simple and reliable
Unattended operation
System can be made to be mobile
Who's involved
Solar companies
Water companies
Energy companies
Government and NGOs
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