SERVICE 02 · WATER & AGRICULTURE

Solar Water Pumping & Irrigation

Lifesaving water delivery and productive irrigation powered by the sun.

Solar water pumping transforms livelihoods by eliminating dependence on costly diesel pumps or erratic manual collection. From domestic borehole pumping to community tap stands and large-scale agricultural drip irrigation (as proven at our landmark Dowa Mpisi solar water pumping and greenhouse project), IES delivers turnkey water security across Malawi.

Solar-fed tank tower and greenhouse irrigation installation

IES Field Installation

Solar-fed tank tower and greenhouse irrigation installation

0 MWK

Ongoing diesel fuel expenses for pumping

3x

Potential crop yields with year-round irrigation

10,000+

Litres pumped daily per standard installation

Execution & Methodology

What to expect when you work with IES

From initial site audit to ongoing servicing, here is how our renewable energy professionals coordinate every phase of your solar water pumping & irrigation installation.

1

Hydrogeological Assessment

Verification of borehole yield, static water level, pumping head, and daily water volume requirements before recommending pump specifications.

2

Civil, Plumbing & Tower Construction

Structural tank-tower erection, pump-house construction, underground distribution pipework, and secure waterpoint tap stands.

3

Productive Use of Energy (PUE)

Direct integration with modern drip-irrigation manifolds, greenhouse watering lines, and livestock watering troughs to boost agricultural incomes.

4

Automatic Pressure & Float Controls

Dry-run borehole protection sensors and automatic high-tank float switches that prevent overflow and motor burnout.

System Architecture

Typical Equipment & Hardware

  • Brushless DC or AC Solar Submersible Borehole Pumps
  • Direct Solar VFD Pump Inverters with MPPT Tracking
  • Reinforced Steel Tank Elevation Towers (3m, 6m, or 9m)
  • Food-Grade Polyethylene Storage Reservoirs
  • Precision Drip Lines, Filters, and Flow Regulators
  • Security Brick Pump House & Concrete Tap Stands
Sectors & Use Cases

Where This System Delivers

  • Commercial Farms, Horticultural Greenhouses, and Seed Nurseries
  • Community Boreholes and Rural Village Tap Stands
  • Boarding Schools, Mission Hospitals, and Orphanages
  • Livestock and Poultry Farming Water Points
  • Private Residences and Area 23 & 49 Compounds
IES Operational Framework

Productive Use of Energy (PUE) Model

Lilongwe Area 23 & 49 Hub
01.Structured around agricultural productivity and year-round harvesting.
02.Demonstrated through the successful Dowa Mpisi greenhouse and irrigation system.
03.Collaboration with local farming cooperatives, NGOs, and irrigation specialists.
04.Routine water yield monitoring and preventative pump servicing.
Tailored Site Sizing

Ready to engineer your solar water pumping & irrigation?

Contact Steve Khomba and our renewable energy professionals in Area 23 & 49. We will visit your property, audit your requirements, and provide a transparent, itemized quote.

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