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Replace diesel and rostered power with sunshine - the practical guide for farmers.
Image: Solar PV arrays for solar water pump by Shailsh Telang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
For many farmers near Raipur, a solar pump ends diesel bills and the wait for scheduled power. This page explains how to size one, what to ask a vendor and how it fits with solar for farm in Raipur.
Quick answer: choose the pump from your water need and head, size panels to the motor, store water in a tank and check scheme eligibility with state agencies first.
| Part | Job |
|---|---|
| Panels | Make DC power in daylight |
| Controller | Matches power to the motor and protects it |
| Pump and motor | Lift water from the source |
| Pipes and tank | Deliver and store water |
| Structure | Holds panels at the right angle |
Agriculture schemes have supported solar pumps in many states, and rules differ by state. Check the current Chhattisgarh programme with CREDA before you commit. See CREDA solar schemes explained.
A farmer wants to irrigate three acres from a borewell with a water level at 60 metres and a delivery height of 5 metres. Total head is about 65 metres. A pump of 3 to 5 horsepower may suit, matched to a controller and about 3 to 5 kW of panels. The right figures depend on pump curve, discharge needed and hours of sun, so use this only to see how the question is framed.
| Input | Example |
|---|---|
| Crop area | 3 acres |
| Water source | Borewell |
| Total head | About 65 m |
| Pump rating | 3 - 5 HP (typical range) |
| Panel capacity | About 3 - 5 kW |
| Storage | A tank sized for a day's irrigation |
| Problem | Likely cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Low discharge in the afternoon | Panel shading or dust | Clean and check shade |
| Pump stops frequently | Dry-run protection triggering | Check water level and tank |
| No output on clear day | Fuse, cable or controller fault | Call vendor |
| Cable damage | Rodents or poor routing | Use conduit and clips |
A solar pump in Raipur should be sized from the water you need and the total head, not the horsepower alone. These are typical pairings; your vendor should confirm them from the pump curve.
| Pump (typical) | Suits | Panel capacity (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 HP | Small plots, shallow sources | 1.5 - 3 kW |
| 3 HP | Medium borewells and a few acres | 3 - 4 kW |
| 5 HP | Deeper borewells and larger plots | 5 - 6 kW |
| Point | Solar pump | Diesel pump |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | Almost nil | Fuel every hour |
| Upfront cost | Higher (scheme support may apply) | Lower |
| Maintenance | Panels cleaned; controller checked | Engine servicing and repairs |
| Noise and fumes | None | Yes |
Usually not; store water in a tank, which is cheaper than storing electricity.
Agriculture schemes such as PM Kusum, through state agencies, have supported solar pumps; terms change, so check with CREDA. See PM Kusum vs PM Surya Ghar.
See solar pump vs electric vs diesel 5 HP.
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Panels feed a pump controller that drives the motor directly; water flow follows the sunshine.
Size by water requirement and total head, then match panel capacity to motor rating.
Usually not; store water in a tank instead.
It varies by horsepower and depth, so ask for a written quotation; agriculture schemes may reduce the farmer's share.
Panels last decades; motor and controller life depend on quality and water conditions.
Visit C-29, Sector 3, Devendra Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, call 083051 31420 or send your details online for a free site survey and a written quotation with the subsidy worked out.
Sizing from your water source and crop plan.