SI30 5.5KW solar pump inverter in Cape Down South Africa

Project Introduction

In May 2020, the Veichi 5.5W solar pump system was successfully installed on a farm in South Africa.

The challenge:

The problem of energy and water sources is one of the most important issues many countries are faced with. Around more than 30% agricultural pumps are not available to connect with grid electricity due to poor power facilities. And 50% farms cannot get well irrigated because of poor water conservancy infrastructure.  Nowadays the cost of diesel is rapidly increasing，so the cost of maintenance on diesel generator pump system is very high. It is urgent and important to find a sustainable way for agricultural irrigation.

The solution:

Solar powered water pump technology is a very good solution to agricultural irrigation. The system consists of 9kW solar array，5.5kW pump inverter and 5.5kw pump and provides 5m³/h water for irrigation.

Project Products:

Pump: 

Rated Power:  5.5kW
Rated Voltage: 380VAC 3 Phase
Rated Current: 13A
Rated Frequency: 50Hz
Rated RPM： 2950RPM

Solar Pump Controller:

Drive Brand /Model：VEICHI / SI30-D5-5R5G
Rated Power/Current: 5.5kw/13A
Rated Output: 380VAC 3 Phase
Input Voltage Range: 300VDC –850VDC

Solar Array:

Solar Array：15Pcs*2 
Total Power：9000W
Total Vmp：580VDC

The result:

The project will ease the livelihoods of communities and livestock as water scarcity is completely resolved.

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Case scene