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Cost
Effective Solutions
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Standard
AC Pumps
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Low
Maintenance
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Reliable
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Did you know extension of power lines
to your well will cost between $10,000 and $40,000 per mile?
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Is the cost of maintaining your windmill too high?
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Solar water pumping can save you over $30,000 on water pumping
costs.
Solar
powered water pumping is a cost effective solution in many
livestock watering and small scale irrigation applications.
Operating
on utility power is the least expensive manner to pump water.
However, in rural areas power line extension to a site can
be costly. Typical costs range from $ 10,000 to $ 40,000 per
mile plus additional charges for line maintenance. If the
distance for utility grid is greater than ½ mile, a solar
powered system may be your least cost answer.
Lifting
well water in remote operations, can be accomplished by wind
turbine or diesel generators, however these methods are more
expensive to purchase and maintain. Solar powered water pumping
systems are becoming a popular alternative.
AC pumps
are more reliable, readily available and less costly than
DC pumps. Innovation in the USPC pump controller allows the
use of ANY standard AC pump in the solar powered system.
Remote
livestock watering and small scale irrigation needs can be
met by several methods. Compare costs and see how solar powered
water pumping can work for you!
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Components
of an USPC Solar Water Pumping System
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Simplified layout
(Only major components shown. Typical
system will include various protection devices to ensure
safe operation)
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Photovoltaic
Array
- Converts sunlight into DC power
- 25 Year warranty (polycrystalline)
- Low maintenance
- Will withstand hail and severe weather
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Pump
Controller (USPC
2000 or USPC 5000)
- Converts DC power to AC power
for the pump
- Matches speed of the pump to
the power output of the photovoltaic array for
maximum performance
- Monitors operation and provides
protection against dry running and other faults
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AC
Pump
- Use ANY standard three phase or
three wire single phase pump motor
- Proven reliability, availability
and well established support
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Storage
Tank
- For livestock watering applications,
storage tanks can be drawn upon
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