Solar Borehole Pumps run on power from solar panels instead of Eskom or a generator. They pump during daylight, usually into a storage tank, so they suit homes, farms and stock water points, especially where there is no grid power or load-shedding is a problem.
Send your borehole yield, depth and daily water need to get solar pump quotes.
Get the Best QuoteWhat Does a Solar Borehole Pump System Include?
- Solar panels sized to the pump, with a mounting frame.
- Pump controller or solar pump inverter that manages power and protects the pump.
- Pump made for solar use, often a DC or variable-speed pump.
- Tank and level switch to store water for night-time and cloudy days.
- Anti-theft measures, such as secure mounting and fencing.
Who Needs Solar Borehole Pumps?
- Farms and game properties without grid power at the borehole.
- Homes wanting water during load-shedding.
- Owners replacing diesel or generator pumping.
How the Process Works
- Data. Yield, depth, water level and daily need.
- Design. Panel array and pump sized for winter sun.
- Install. Frame, panels, controller, pump and tank.
- Commission. Flow checked at different times of day.
What Affects the Cost?
- Pump size, head and daily volume.
- Number of panels.
- Distance between panels, borehole and tank.
- Tank size and stand.
- Security measures.
Solar Borehole Pump Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quote.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Domestic solar pump system, supplied and installed | R25,000 - R75,000 |
| 2 kW to 3 kW system | R63,000 - R74,000 |
| 5 kW to 10 kW system | R110,000 - R190,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, taken from rates published by South African borehole businesses and cost guides. They are not our prices or quotes, and no contractor is bound by them. Most sources do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT, travel and exclusions on every quote.
Sources:
- Builders in Gauteng - borehole pump installation price
- OurPower - borehole cost calculator and drilling cost guide
- Hillson Drilling - FAQs
- Enviroleg - solar borehole pump installation prices
- The Post - cost of going off the grid for water (T&T Drilling figures)
Get prices for your property rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation to hire.
Get the Best QuoteWhat You Receive
- An installed solar pumping system.
- Expected daily output in summer and winter.
- Warranty terms for panels, controller and pump.
Limitations
Output drops on cloudy days and in winter. Batteries are rarely used for pumping, so storage is the backup. A solar pump cannot take more water than the borehole yields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a solar pump work at night?
Not without batteries. Most systems pump into a tank during the day.
Can I convert my existing pump to solar?
Sometimes, with a suitable solar pump inverter. Often a new solar pump is more efficient.
How many panels do I need?
It depends on depth, head and daily volume. An installer sizes the array for winter output.
Related Services
Request solar pump quotes through Borehole Water Survey South Africa and compare daily output, panels and warranties.
Borehole Water Survey South Africa is a quote-request service. We do not survey, drill, test or install, and we do not employ contractors. Work is quoted and carried out by independent groundwater and borehole businesses, and your contract is with the business you choose. Get a written quotation that sets out the scope, deliverables, exclusions and payment terms before you pay a deposit.
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