Solar Irrigation Plants
- Installed capacity 15 MWp
- Annual production 26850 MWh/yr
- Panel warranty 30 years
Overview
More than 130 agricultural projects across Egypt, including solar irrigation plants that run pumps and barns instead of diesel or grid power.
Aerial view
Questions clients ask about projects like this
Straight answers before you start your own project.
Can solar run a well pump all day?
The pump runs from sunrise to late afternoon, the main irrigation window. We size the array to the pump power, well depth and daily water volume.
How much do I save compared with diesel?
The system eliminates almost all diesel and generator maintenance costs; payback is often 2–4 years depending on running hours.
Can the same plant power barns and equipment?
Yes, with a hybrid or grid-tied design that feeds pumps, barns and lighting, with optional batteries for night loads.
What about dust on desert land?
We choose a tilt that helps partial self-cleaning and set a simple cleaning schedule; dust losses are accounted for in the design from day one.