How much does a solar water pump cost in Tanzania

Are solar pump systems the future of water pumping in East Africa?

In East Africa in general, and Tanzania in particular, providing energy to (especially rural) areas for water pumping purposes can be logistically difficult and expensive. As such, solar pump systems are rapidly developing to replace old-fashioned, labor or fuel intensive pump systems.

What is a solar water pump system?

As such, solar pump systems are rapidly developing to replace old-fashioned, labor or fuel intensive pump systems. Power Providers installs solar water pumping systems that takes care of the entire pumping process: from pumping water out of the ground to point of end use (drinking, domestic or irrigation).

Do you need a solar water pumping system?

Ideally, however, we suggest to install a system that pumps sufficient amounts of water during sun hours, where excess water can be stored in tanks (the storage tanks acts a battery in itself). What does a solar water pumping system cost?

Does solar water pumping save money?

With this we can determine a life cycle cost and a present value. Major costs that are saved by using solar power for water demand is fuel, fuel delivery, maintenance and in general having a much more efficient and reliable water supply. See here a video from the World Bank on the benefits of Solar Water Pumping!