For farms, istirahas and remote sites
Solar energy for farms and off-grid sites
If your farm or istiraha runs on a diesel generator, or the grid is far away or unreliable, solar is one of the clearest solutions: a submersible pump running on sunshine, or an off-grid or hybrid system with batteries. Describe your site, well and consumption, and specialist installers send you offers.
Solutions for farms and remote sites
Why farms are among the strongest cases
Pumping needs power in daytime — exactly when the panels produce — so a solar pump can often run directly without batteries. With the cost of diesel, transporting it and maintaining generators, the difference is clear for sites that use a lot. What matters is designing the system around the real well depth and water volume, which is where a pumping specialist makes the difference. See replacing diesel pumps with solar.
Guides for farm owners
Questions from farm and istiraha owners
Does a solar pump work without batteries?
Usually yes: it pumps during sunshine hours and the water is stored in a tank or pond instead of storing electricity in batteries. If you need to pump at night, the answer is a hybrid or battery system. Details in solar water pumps.
Can I keep the generator as backup?
Yes. Many farms choose a hybrid system: solar in the day and the generator when needed or on cloudy days. The installer explains how to connect them safely.
What information does the installer need?
The approximate well depth and water level, daily water volume, the current pump rating, monthly diesel use and whether the grid is available. The more precise, the more precise the offer.
My istiraha has no power — is an off-grid system right for me?
Yes. An off-grid system with batteries runs lighting, appliances and, depending on size, air conditioning. See off-grid and hybrid systems.
My farm is very dusty — does it matter?
Yes. Dust lowers output, so plan regular cleaning and choose mounting that makes the panels easy to reach. See dust, heat and cleaning.
Cut the diesel on your farm
One free request brings offers from installers who specialise in pumping and off-grid systems.