GF1 Submersible Solar Pump

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$324.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Online retail in Kenya or purchase through Graduate Farmer local offices and stores around Kenya.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include SunCulture SP-300 Solar Pumping System, Lorentz PS600 CS-F, Futurepump SF1 Solar Pump, and SDS-T-128 Submersible Solar Pump.

Regions

East Africa

Countries

Kenya

Manufacturing/Building Method

Batch production done in India. ^{Interview with representative}

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product from the Graduate Farmer website.

Distributions to Date Status

~50 (Interview with representative)

Design Specifications

The irrigation system is designed with a submersible solar-powered pump, capable of delivering a required pressure of 150 psi to effectively irrigate up to 2 acres of land. It includes a battery and charge controller that provide power for up to 12 hours on a full charge, ensuring reliable operation throughout the day. The system is equipped with a 50-meter electrical cable for flexible placement and installation.

Technical Support

Provided by manufacturer

Replacement Components

Available for order from manufacturer.

Lifecycle

25 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer specifies that following performance targets:

• Suitable for wells.
• Anti-corrosion housing, stainless steel fasteners.
• Can run dry for a short time when there is no water in the well.
• The cost of operation and maintenance is negligible.
• Useful for water pumping in remote areas without grid power.
• Rugged and durable.
• The solar pump is “direct current” which means you can use the pump directly with the solar panels without the battery and it starts working.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

No specified safety precautions.

Complementary Technical Systems

Graduate Farmer offers a wide range of solar powered devices for irrigation farming.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Graduate Farmer Kenya products are designed in line with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) regulations. ^{Interview with representative}

Other Information

• A Youtube video demonstrating the working of the pump.
• Another Youtube video explaining how the pump works