The maximum power horses !

[Naptown]

the simple question is how much electricity does a 20hp pump require. The simple 750W = 1hp would indicate that that about 15KW of power is required. Then with losses and in-efficiencies, you should plan on about 20KW of PV array being installed. That would provide power only in the peak sun hours of your site, maybe 3 hours a day. Batteries will be needed to increase that time, and even more panels installed to recharge the batteries.

So - what would 30KW of PV panels cost you in your place of the world ?

Mike don't forget about the ginormous battery bank, probably 3 phase off grid inverter charge controllers. and BOS
My Karnack hat is saying somewhere in the region of 100K+ USD

[thastinger]

i have a well with a 20hp pump already fixed on it. So, regardless of the head, flow or expenses. i need to run this pump using solar power.

thanks.

Wow, I'm in for this...where is the popcorn eating emoticon?

[Mike90250]

Do you mean that it is possible to run any pump using solar power (say 20 hp vertical pump)
if so, could you please guide me on how to design a solar system that handle such power. for example, what are the main components and how to calculate their specifications.

i have a well with a 20hp pump already fixed on it. So, regardless of the head, flow or expenses. i need to run this pump using solar power.

thanks.

the simple question is how much electricity does a 20hp pump require. The simple 750W = 1hp would indicate that that about 15KW of power is required. Then with losses and in-efficiencies, you should plan on about 20KW of PV array being installed. That would provide power only in the peak sun hours of your site, maybe 3 hours a day. Batteries will be needed to increase that time, and even more panels installed to recharge the batteries.

So - what would 30KW of PV panels cost you in your place of the world ?

[amd711]

How deep are your pockets?

Do you mean that it is possible to run any pump using solar power (say 20 hp vertical pump)
if so, could you please guide me on how to design a solar system that handle such power. for example, what are the main components and how to calculate their specifications.

i have a well with a 20hp pump already fixed on it. So, regardless of the head, flow or expenses. i need to run this pump using solar power.

thanks.

[cjb80]

How deep are your pockets?

I once saw a power horse at around 2PM!

[Sunking]

How deep are your pockets?

[amd711]

What about AC pumps?

[Sunking]

Less than 1, and that is only for a short period of time around noon.

[amd711]

Regardless of anything. What is the maximum power horses a pump can be so that a solar-powered pumping system is practically feasible ?