Urjamitra

Handbook for Participants

CONTENT
1 Introduction

2 Types of Pumps

3 OPERATIONS OF SOLAR PUMP

4 Usage of Solar Pump

5 WARRANTY

6 Subsidy Scheme for Solar Pump

7 Subsidy Scheme for Micro Irrigation

8 MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR PUMPS

9 Troubleshooting

10 notes
 Introduction

What is Solar Pumping System ?

Solar pumping system harnesses
solar energy to provide electricity.

Highly effective in situation where

electric supply is unreliable.

Solar pumps can be used for irrigation,

potable water supply

Components of Solar Water Pump

Interconnected cables
Solar Panels and pipes

Motor-pump set Earthing components

Lightning arrester
Pump Controller

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 Types of Pumps
Water pumps are driven by electrical motors, which convert electrical energy (produced, in the case
of solar pumps, by PV panels) into mechanical energy.
1. Submersible Pumps
STANDALONE AND GRID-CONNECTED SOLAR PUMPS
STANDALONE connected solar pumps
Standalone pumps are not connected to the
main electrical grid, and the pump completely
runs on the energy harnessed from the solar
panels connected to the pump.
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2. Surface Pumps
Grid connected solar pumps
Grid connected solar pumps are becoming
popular gradually. Here, the pump can switch
it’s source of power from solar energy to grid
connected electricity in the absence of
sunlight.
Excess energy produced by the solar panels
during the day can be directed to the grid,
which is sold and acts as a source of extra
income for the pump owners.
 OPERATIONS OF SOLAR PUMP

Solar modules capture the energy from the Pump controller is a device that matches the
Sunlight and convert it to Electricity which input power with the output power to run the
powers the Pump through the Pump controller. pump and prevents damage to the pump.

According to the water source used,

Solar Pump can be Submersible & Surface

A 5 HP pump can irrigate 5 acres of paddy

and 10-12 acres of horticultural crops with
micro-irrigation, if the water level is
present at 20 metres below the ground
Usage of Solar Pump
level

The solar panels have a minimum lifespan

of 25 years and pumps have a lifetime of
10-15 years. The Solar modules and pump
have a warranty for 10 to 15 years and 2 to
5 years respectively

A 2 HP solar pump required about 200

square feet area to be installed, and a 5 HP
solar pump requires about 500 square feet
area

Does the government provide subsidies

for solar pump installation - Yes, there
are a lot of schemes going on, farmers
can get subsidies. Schemes like PM
KUSUM and FSSM.

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 WARRANTY
WARRANTY
Defect liability period: 1 - 2 years Product Warranty

Every manufacturer defines

their own warranty period.
Performance warranty

Solar panels generally come with a total

performance warranty of 25 years.

Solar Panels Motor-Pump Set Inverters Remaining components

10-15 years 2-5 years 5 years 1-2 years

Subsidy Scheme for Solar Pump

(PM KUSUM) Under OREDA & OLIC

❖ 2HP - 5HP System (Off Grid)

Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization ❖ Subsidy - 60-90%
(FSSM) under Dept. of Agriculture, GoWB
❖ Land Parcha Required
❖ Pump Capacity 2HP -5HP
❖ Land Requirement 1.5 acre
❖ Subsidy provision 60%

(PM KUSUM) Under WBSEDCL/REDAs Saur Sujala Yojana, CREDA

❖ 7.5 KWp System (On Grid)

❖ 60% Subsidy ❖ Pump Capacity 2HP - 5HP
❖ 40% Margin Money ❖ Beneficiary - Individual Farmers,
Community & Govt Org.
❖ Subsidy upto 2,00,000/-
(PM KUSUM) Under JREDA

Solar Community Irrigation Scheme, CREDA

❖ 2HP - 5HP System (Off-Grid)
❖ 95% Subsidy ❖ Pump Capacity 7.5HP
❖ Land Record ❖ Beneficiary - Community (Minimum
10Hts. arable Land)
❖ Subsidy upto 1,80,000/hectare

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 Subsidy Scheme for Micro Irrigation
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION

One Passport Electricity Bill

Aadhar Card Voter Card
Size Photo

PMKSY/BKSY Under Watershed PMKSY Watershed

Development Agency (WBSWDA) Development Agency (SWDA)

❖ Almost 100% subsidy of Drip and ❖ Almost 60-90% subsidy of Drip

Sprinkler system and Sprinkler system
❖ Save water, Batter Yield ❖ Save water, Batter Yield

PMKSY Under Watershed PMKSY Under Watershed

Management Agency (CGSWMA) Management Agency (CGSWMA)

❖ Subsidy 60-100% of Drip and ❖ Almost 60-90% subsidy of Drip

Sprinkler system and Sprinkler system
❖ Save water, Batter Yield ❖ Save water, Batter Yield

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 MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY OF SOLAR PUMPS
Weekly Checks

Solar Panels Cables and Connections Other Checks

1. Clean the Solar Panels using
clean water and wiper or wet
cloth.
2. Clean early morning and
late evening
3. Remove any shadow falling
on the solar panels
1. Keep the Controller, wiring and
connections all clean and intact.
2. Inspect any kind of leaks in
Pipes, tanks and valves for
water supply.
3. Check if the motor cable of the
pump is heating.
1. Regular monitoring of power
generation and Water output
by using a Remote Monitoring
system .
2. Checked for any blockage in
pump due to accumulation of
mud, and that has to be cleared

Monthly Checks

Module Mounting Surface pump Submersible pumps

Structure
1. Monthly cleaning of filters is a
1. Tighten the nut bolts 1. Inspect the oil seal and packing of good practice.
the surface pump for any leaks

Inspect the tightness of couplings 2. Remove mud & other external

2. Replace any damaged or rusted 2. to ensure no leakage as well as for blockages from the access points
nuts and bolts. vibration during operation. and joints of the pipes.

3. The module mounting structure 3. If there is vibration during

3. Lubrication of the motor & pump
needs to be painted once a year operation, then the pump needs to
bearing after every cropping cycle.
with corrosion proof GI paint. be fixed using nuts and bolts.

Monthly Checks
Cables and Connections
Controller
MC4 connectors in the solar modules
1. need to be checked for any loose
1. The pump controller box should be connections.
kept in a clean and dry area.
2. Insulation of all wires need to be checked
2. The electrical connections need to be during the maintenance.
checked monthly by touch and feel 3. Use insulated tools and safety gears like
when system is off rubber gloves and shoes during electrical
maintenance.

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 troubleshooting
WARRANTY
Problem
Surface pump is vibrating during
operation
Water not coming out of the pump
even though voltage reading is
optimum on pump controller
Short-circuit in pump
FIlter obstruction of borewell and
water is not being pumped out
Water flow pressure is low
Pump controller or controller box
giving out electric shocks
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Reason
● The surface pump is not fixed
properly with the mounting
structure
● Pump being jammed by mud
and dirt
● Wiring or connection problem
● Damaged pump motor winding
● Short circuit happens due to
improper or damaged insulation
or cable connections.
● Debris gets accumulated on
the filter to protect the pump
from blocking
● The delivery pipe diameter is
larger than the pump output
pipe or nozzle diameter
● Improper earthing or earthing
connection
Solution
● Fix the pump using nuts and
bolts and tighten the joints.
● Cleaning by a technician for
jammed related issues then
the wiring needs to be
repaired or replaced for
faulty connection.
● Identify the problems,
replaces cable with new
cable
● In case of short circuit in
coil, coil needs to be
changed
● Remove the debri from the
pump filter and reposition
the hose to start pumping
again
● Use a delivery pipe of the
same diameter as the output
pipe or nozzle
● Check the earthing
connection using earth
meter
● Check earth wire is properly
inserted or not
Notes
WARRANTY
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