Introduction to Solar Water Pumping Systems

100 - Introduction to Solar Water Pumping Systems

In this course we will go through the different ways to extract water using solar power. Each solution has its own advantages and challenges and it is required to find solutions that suit the specific water access needs.

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Course overview

Modules
Modules: 3
Completion time
Completion time: 15 minutes
Difficulty level
Difficulty level: Basic

Course overview

Overview of handpumps to solar-powered solutions

In this module we will take a look at the different ways to extract water, like hand-dug wells, driven wells, jetted wells, bored wells, and drilled wells.

Solar energy for water pumping systems

In this module we will explore the benefits of using solar energy for water pumping systems.

Overview of the SQ Flex Pumping System

In this module we will explore how this solar pumping system functions and how it can make a real difference in various applications.

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