Agricultural Solar-Powered Irrigation System
Project Overview
An innovative agricultural project bringing solar-powered irrigation to a commercial flower farm in Naivasha. This off-grid installation eliminates diesel generator dependency, powering high-capacity irrigation pumps with clean solar energy. The system includes smart controllers optimizing pump operation based on solar availability and crop water requirements, significantly reducing operating costs while improving environmental sustainability.
Off-grid solar installation powering irrigation pumps for 50-acre commercial farm.
Project Details
- Client
- Naivasha Flowers Ltd
- Location
- Naivasha, Nakuru County
- Year
- 2022
- Scope
- 50-acre farm, 3 irrigation zones
Technical Specifications
Challenges
- 1
Remote location with no grid connection
- 2
High power demands from irrigation pumps
- 3
Variable water requirements across growing seasons
- 4
Protecting equipment from harsh agricultural environment
Solutions
Designed standalone solar system with battery storage
Implemented variable frequency drives for efficient pump operation
Installed smart irrigation controller with weather integration
Used IP65-rated enclosures and corrosion-resistant materials
Project Results
Eliminated KES 800,000 annual diesel costs
Reduced carbon emissions by 120 tons annually
Improved irrigation reliability and crop yields
System payback period of 3.5 years
"Switching to solar irrigation was the best decision for our farm. No more diesel costs, no more pump failures. Our flowers have never looked better."
Peter Kariuki
Farm Manager
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