Solar Pumps: A Smarter Way to Move Water

Solar pumps offer a practical, cost-effective solution for getting water where it's needed. Without the ongoing expense of electricity or fuel, they're an appealing alternative — particularly in remote locations where connecting to mains power is prohibitively expensive, and keeping a diesel generator running is a constant drain on time and resources. Once installed, a solar pump simply gets on with the job, delivering water consistently throughout the day.

Surface-Mounted Solar Pumps

As the name suggests, surface-mounted solar pumps sit at the edge of or near the water body you are managing. They’re an ideal solution for dams and other surface level water sources and provide efficient solar pumping to suit a variety of needs.

Select A Flexible Surface-Mounted Solar Pump From Orange: The HD50 solar pump is a reliable option for drawing water from dams, rivers or wells to supply storage tanks or stock troughs. Its built-in circuit board and flow valve manage the pump automatically — starting every thirty minutes and shutting off when no water is needed, making it ideal for tank filling. The permanent magnet, step motor design can reach speeds of up to 7,000 rpm, and additional solar panels can be added to the system to increase pressure and volume as your needs grow.

Submersible Solar Pumps

Submersible solar pumps are able to be used with deeper water sources such as bores and wells, although their configuration is more complex than their surface-mounted counterparts. Those who need to access groundwater will almost always benefit from the installation of a submersible pump, but if you’re unsure of what’s best for your needs, your local Irrigear Independent Expert will be able to assist in designing a personally tailored solar pump system.

Customisable Submersible Solar Pump Setups From Orange: The HydroTron range of three and four inch solar pumps includes an MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) control box. The MPPT control box balances the amps and volts coming from the solar panels to the power required by the motor — thereby increasing the efficiency of the motor. Pumps are available in helical rotor, positive displacement or multistage configurations. The helical rotor design performs well even at low speeds, making the most of available sunlight in the early morning or late afternoon. The multistage option is better suited to sandy or abrasive bores. A low-level probe is included to protect the pump from running dry, and the HydroTron water kit allows the pump to operate on demand.

Your local Irrigear Independent Expert can help you select the right Orange Pump for your needs and design the ideal setup for your personal situation. They possess knowledge of the local environment, as well as a deep understanding of the products they sell and are always happy to help.