Why Are Solar Water Pumps Used Frequently?

Prominent pump manufactures in Hungary, such as Grundfos manufacture plenty of solar water pumps because they bring benefits that are not found in AC-powered water pumps. Solar water pumps are not dependent on electrical power, hence they can be used in remote locations where there is little or no access to power. A solar water pump works in a variety of conditions and at times when they are needed the most, for example, in dry, arid conditions when the sun as its peak, or all year round in mild weather conditions.

There are plenty of methods for transporting water from location to another, these methods include ram pumps, diesel pumps, gas pumps and windmills. However, these options are either too expensive to install when compared to solar pumps, or conditions are not appropriate for the particular method. Solar water pumps are the best choice because of their efficiency in energy use, affordability in installation and capacity for use in different conditions. Implementing solar pumps in Hungary should be done carefully to reap long term benefits, for example, the location of the solar pump must be carefully chosen.

How Are Solar Water Pumps Selected In Hungary?

A number of factors should be considered before installing the water pump in a particular location in Hungary:

• A location where there is little or no shade from the sun.
• The pump should be close to the solar array to minimize installation costs.
• Plenty of space for the pump along with other equipment such as storage tank.

Besides location there are three different systems based on solar pumps:

• Solar pump directly to oversized pressure tank.
• Solar pump to storage tank
• Solar pump that transports water directly to a source such as a stock tank.

It is also extremely important to install a solar pump of the right size, Grundfos has a large variety of solar water pumps to choose from. The size of the system should be chosen based on its location and how much water is needed. For example, large solar water pumps are needed for large scale operations such as irrigating fields. Solar pumps are becoming the preferred method for transporting water in Hungary because they are cost effective to install and operate, they are also extremely versatile in their use.