Solar Water Pumping

It seems a bit magical, and perhaps it is. Of all the diverse uses of solar electricity, water pumping alone has the ability to sustain life. A reliable water supply can mean the difference between thriving gardens and desert, and is essential for livestock, as well as human survival. Pretty important stuff? In the past few years, solar water pumping has come a long way. It is now a fairly straightforward process to provide a moderate amount of water to most home or ranch applications. Pumping water with renewable energy is not new. Folks have been pumping with wind power for quite some time. What is fairly new is the use of solar towards this end. Solar is more widely available than wind, and often more reliable. Fewer moving parts means less maintenance and a more reliable system. A solar-direct pumping system can provide thousands of gallons of water each day, year after year.