This system can be connected via a Siemens frequency converter to existing water pumps. Existing irrigation systems can therefore easily be converted to use a significantly more efficient and lower-cost power supply.
Both the existing pumps and the entire irrigation infrastructure are conserved during the conversion, and only the diesel generator is replaced by a PV system. The Pump Controller system solution combined with a PV system is structured around concepts of standardization, modularization and the global quality promise of IBC Solar.
Only standard components are used by IBC as they are easy to maintain and replace. The Sinamics S120 frequency converter including Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) from Siemens installed in the IBC Pump Controller ensures that the maximum output can be taken from the photovoltaic generator.
The benefits of the solar system solution will be immediately noticeable to farmers who are converting to a solar power supply. Diesel fuel is expensive to purchase and poses risks during transportation and storage. Diesel is also not cost effective as a fuel source because the cost of importing is supported by government subsidies in many countries. Solar energy, on the other hand, is a reliable and low-cost form of power supply in the agricultural sector, especially in areas where demand for water is high.
Furthermore, energy supply and water demand fit together perfectly. Water is typically in need after sunny days, thus right after water tanks have been filled with the aid of solar power.
