Solar Pump Prices In Kenya
Grekkon Limited’s solar pump prices in Kenya for shallow wells and boreholes are determined from test pumping results. Being a top solar water pump suppliers in Kenya, every pump is unique. This is in it’s power rating, head, and flow rate. Our solar water pumps for agriculture under irrigation are available in our branches countrywide.
- Power rating. This is the motor kilowatts (kW) or horsepower (Hp)
- Head. This is the maximum vertical height the solar water pump will push water. It is inversely related to the flow rate
- Flow rate. The amount of water the water pump evacuates per given time. This is indicated as; per second, minute, or hour
Solar Pump Prices in Kenya Tabulation
Below is the cost of solar pump prices in Kenya. For shallow wells (less than 80M deep), with low flow rates (less than 6 liters cubic per hour).
| Model No | Power Hp | Watts | No & Panel Size | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| SP 0.5N | 0.6 | 700 | 300W x 1pc | 40M | 5,800 | 37,120 |
| SP 0.6N | 0.8 | 1,200 | 300W x 2pcs | 60M | 5,800 | 40,215 |
| SP 0.8N | 1.1 | 1,300 | 300W x 3pcs | 70M | 5,800 | 46,400 |
| SP 1.0N | 1.3 | 1,400 | 300W x 3pcs | 80M | 5,800 | 52,600 |
A borehole solar water pump in Kenya’s price is from the test pumping results.
Every solar water pump in Kenya by our technical team is aligned to the power wattage, and water level. This ensures efficiency and maximum longevity. We provide a one year warranty with each pump, and a detailed operational manual.
Our submersible DC solar pumps work with photo-voltaic cells solar panels for both deep well, and shallow wells. Each solar cell has two or more specially prepared layers of semiconductor material that produce direct current (DC) electricity. This DC current is collected by the wiring in the panel. It is then supplied either to a DC pump, which in turn pumps water. Photovoltaic (PV) systems have a high input cost. It has many features which make it attractive as an alternative source of power. It is clean, as it produces no carbon emission. There is no noise generation, and it has low operational and maintenance cost
Top Water Pumps In Kenya
Top water pumps in Kenya are listed via their categories. To choose the best water pumps in Kenya by Grekkon limited, we answer the following questions
1. Which is the best water pump to buy?
It depends on;
- Intended use. A domestic water pump differs from an irrigation water pump. The tabulations in part 2 below are our irrigation water pumps for sale
- Amount of water needed
- Amount of pressure required
- Preferred power source. Is it solar, electric, petrol, or diesel?
- Your budget
2. How much does a water pump cost in Kenya?
Top water pumps in Kenya; prices by power categorisation
2.1. Electric water pump prices in Kenya
2.1.1. Electric Surface water pumps
| Model No | Power Kw-Hp | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ min) | Inlet/ Outlet size in Inches | Motor Phase | Price in Kes |
| 1. Single impeller centrifugal pumps | ||||||
| CM 32 | 0.75 – 1 | 32 | 120 | 1 | Single | 13,570 |
| CM 35 | 1.1 – 1.5 | 35 | 140 | 1 | Single | 27,142 |
| CM 45 | 1.5 – 2 | 45 | 160 | 1-1/4 / 1 | Single | 33,570 |
| CBM 303/B | 2.2 – 3 | 17.4 | 1,000 | 3 | Single | 67,140 |
| 2. Twin impeller centrifugal pumps | ||||||
| 2CM 25/160A | 2.2 – 3 | 65 | 160 | 1-1/4 / 1 | Single | 75,715 |
| 2C 25/160A | 2.2 – 3 | 65 | 160 | 1-1/4 / 1 | Three | 84,285 |
| 2C 32/210C | 5.5 – 7.5 | 90 | 300 | 37,987 | Three | 138,570 |
| 3. Monoblock centrifugal pumps | ||||||
| CS 32-200C | 4 – 5.5 | 40.7 | 600 | 1-1/2 / 1-1/4 | Three | 104,285 |
| CS 32-200B | 5.5 – 7.5 | 55.7 | 600 | 1-1/2 – 1 | Three | 131,430 |
2.1.2. Electric Submersible water pumps
| Model No | Power Hp | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| DW 1050 | 0.5 | 34 | 3,000 | 18,000 |
| DW 1100 | 1 | 67 | 2,500 | 20,800 |
| DW 1150 | 1.5 | 81 | 3,000 | 27,900 |
| DW 2000 | 2 | 108 | 3,000 | 35,000 |
| SBH 1050 | 0.5 | 54 | 3,000 | 23,000 |
| SBH 1100 | 1 | 95 | 2,500 | 25,000 |
| SBH 1500 | 1.5 | 128 | 4,500 | 36,500 |
| SBH 2000 | 2 | 168 | 4,500 | 43,800 |
| SBH 3000 | 3 | 237 | 4,500 | 56,500 |
| SBH 4000 | 4 | 270 | 4,500 | 70,000 |
| SBH 4000-3 | 4 | 304 | 4,500 | 82,200 |
2.2. Solar submersible water pump prices in Kenya
| Model No | Power Hp | Watts | No & Panel Size | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| SP 0.5N | 0.6 | 700 | 300W x 1pc | 40M | 5,800 | 37,120 |
| SP 0.6N | 0.8 | 1,200 | 300W x 2pcs | 60M | 5,800 | 40,215 |
| SP 0.8N | 1.1 | 1,300 | 300W x 3pcs | 70M | 5,800 | 46,400 |
| SP 1.0N | 1.3 | 1,400 | 300W x 3pcs | 80M | 5,800 | 52,600 |
2.3. High pressure diesel water pump prices in Kenya
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, outlet size, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| AICO | 60M, 40 cubic per hour, 3″ and 10Hp | KES 77,000 |
| Stallion | 75M, 39 cubic per hour, 3″ and 14Hp | KES 80,000 |
| Carltons UK | 85M, 45 cubic per hour, 3″ and 14Hp | KES 80,000 |
| Power Italia | 95M, 39 cubic per hour, 3′ and 14Hp | KES 85,000 |
| Lifan | 84M, 41 cubic per hour, 3″ and 16Hp | KES 85,000 |
| Power Italia | 55M, 120 cubic per hour, 4″ and 16Hp | KES 95,000 |
2.4. How much is a petrol water pump in Kenya?
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, outlet size, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| KATO | 48M, 36 cubic per hour, 2″ and 6.5Hp | KES 18,000 |
| AICO | 25M, 45 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 18,000 |
| Ingco | 55M, 36 cubic per hour, 3″ and 8Hp | KES 20,000 |
| Daishin Honda | 32M, 60 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 32,000 |
| Lifan | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7.5Hp | KES 32,000 |
| Carltons UK | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour, 2″ and 8.5Hp | KES 35,000 |
| AICO | 75M, 20 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| Hisaki | 90M, 30 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| AstraMilano | 90M, 36 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| Power Italia | 120M, 30 cubic per hour, 2″ and 13Hp | KES 70,000 |
3. What is the most powerful water pump?
The most powerful water pump is one with the highest;
- flow rate
- head
- Hp or kilo watt rating
Top water pumps in Kenya are varied. The best water pumps in Kenya are based on the client’s preferred use.
Solar Water Pumps For Agriculture
Grekkon Limited’s solar water pumps for agriculture have different specifications in pressure rating (head), flow rate, and the motor size (Megawatts). Our solar water pumps for irrigation in Kenya range from small portable to large immobile units
The choice of a farmer’s solar water pump is a factor of acreage because, the area under irrigation determines the water use Our solar water pumps prices are tailored to the well’s depth, yield and head. These solar pump’s costs range from as low as Kes 37,000 to over Kes 1,500,000. For instance, a farmer with a 6M shallow well yielding 0.5 cubic litres an hour will work with a basic solar water pump. Another grower with a deep well of 280M, and a yield of 15 cubic litres per hour will have a large pump installed
A simple to assemble solar submersible water pump kit for shallow wells
Types Of Solar Water Pumps For Agriculture
1. Submersible water pumps
These are the most common ones with farmers installing them in deep or shallow wells. They are also done in rivers and pools. They work when fully immersed in water. Stainless steel submersible solar water pumps are common in every well. There is a more efficient and affordable plastic version. This is for rivers, pools, and water tanks. It works with the same principle as the stainless steel one
Submersible solar water pumps for agriculture prices
Our solar water pumps prices range from as low as Kes 38,000 for small portable units, to over Kes 2,000,000 for large types. The former have a low head, and low water flow rate. The latter is for very deep wells and with lots of water
A graphic illustration of a stainless steel solar submersible water pump in a well installation
A plastic submersible solar water pump designed for rivers. pools and tanks
To recommend and price your right submersible solar water pump, a test pumping report is required. It will show; the well depth, the dynamic head, the static water level, and the pump placement level is necessary. Where such is lacking, then a float switch attached to the water pump is necessary. It ensures that it only works when submerged in water. The motor is damaged when the water pump runs ‘dry’
2. Surface solar water pumps
These solar surface water pumps work without any external contact with water unlike their submersible type counterparts. They are easily portable unless it’s too large to move about.
A solar surface water pump
3. Direct current (DC) water pumps
These are purely solar water pumps that work under a DC current. They will not require an inverter, unless a farmer chooses to install one. This is to modify it to use an alternating current (AC)
4. Alternating current water pumps
These are purely electric water pumps that work under an AC current. To convert it to a solar water pump, an inverter converts the DC to AC. The DC is from the solar panels
A illustration of a solar water pump inverter showing how it connects the entire system
Submersible solar water pump prices in Kenya
Solar water pump for irrigation prices (submersibles for shallow, low volume wells below 100M)
| Model No | Power (Hp) | Watts | No & Panel Size | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| SP 0.5N | 0.6 | 700 | 300W x 1pc | 40M | 5,800 | 37,120 |
| SP 0.6N | 0.8 | 1,200 | 300W x 2pcs | 60M | 5,800 | 40,215 |
| SP 0.8N | 1.1 | 1,300 | 300W x 3pcs | 70M | 5,800 | 46,400 |
| SP 1.0N | 1.3 | 1,400 | 300W x 3pcs | 80M | 5,800 | 52,600 |
For solar submersible water pumps for deep well below 80M, we provided tailored units based on the test pumping results of the borehole
Solar-powered water pumps FAQs
I. How much is solar water pump in Kenya?
The solar water pump price depends on the features listed above; power rating, head, and flow rate. It can be a low-cost solar water pump that costs Kes 15,000, and or a borehole solar water pump as much as Kes 1,500,000
Solar pump prices are varied according to this
II. How much is a solar panel in Kenya?
Our price is Kes 50 per watt
III. What is a DC water pump?
A direct current water pump is one that uses a direct current from a solar panel or battery to push irrigation water
IV. Do you sell any portable solar water pump in Kenya?
Yes our shallow well solar water pumps are portable
V. Is it a low-volume high-pressure water pump?
Not all. Some of our submersible solar water pumps are high volume high-pressure water pumps. They have a high water flow rate. Most are high volume high-pressure pumps with a high water flow rate
VI. What is the best solar-powered water pump?
It depends on the individual’s use
VII. How does a solar pump work?
Solar energy from the sun is received on the panels. This energy as a direct current is fed to the motor to pump out the water
VIII. Do solar pumps work at night?
No, they don’t, unless powered by an external battery
IX. Which solar pump is the best?
To determine the most appropriate submersible solar water pump for a client, the following information will be provided
- Depth of the well or borehole
- The water level in the well or borehole
- Water requirement or use per day
X. What are the disadvantages of solar water pumping?
- The initial set up cost is expensive
- If placed in an insecure location, the risk of theft is high
- It does not pump at night or when it gets very cloudy
XI. Can I connect a pump directly to a solar panel?
No you cannot because all connections origination from the panel or the pump has to go through the control unit
Solar Water Pump Prices
Solar water pump prices in Kenya by Grekkon Limited are provided based on the pump specs
Our submersible solar water pumps for sale in Kenya are categorised as;
- Motor size. This is given in kilo watts (kW) or horse power (Hp). The motor operates on direct current (DC) generated by the solar panels, or from a battery. The larger the motor size, the more the power a motor consumes, and provides to the pump
- Head. This is the pressure rating provided in meters (M) or bar. It determines how far vertically that pump will push water. The higher the pressure rating, the higher the push. Deep wells use higher pressure rated submersible solar pumps than shallow wells
- Flow rate. It is the volume of water evacuated over a given time unit. This is given as litres per second, or per minute, or as cubic litres per hour. This determines the size of the outlet pipe. A pump that evacuates more water has a larger outlet
Smaller domestic water pumps are portable solar water pumps. It is easy to move them from one shallow well to another. This is not the case for large, permanent, deep well solar water pumps
Solar Water Pump Prices In Kenya
| Model No | Power Hp | Watts | No & Panel Size | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| SP 0.5N | 0.6 | 700 | 300W x 1pc | 40M | 5,800 | 37,120 |
| SP 0.6N | 0.8 | 1,200 | 300W x 2pcs | 60M | 5,800 | 40,215 |
| SP 0.8N | 1.1 | 1,300 | 300W x 3pcs | 70M | 5,800 | 46,400 |
| SP 1.0N | 1.3 | 1,400 | 300W x 3pcs | 80M | 5,800 | 52,600 |
The prices shown above are for solar water pumps for wells less than 100M. Beyond this, we provide specific pumps that match the borehole’s water specs. We install submersible solar water pumps across east Africa for all well sizes. Before an installation is made, a well analysis is conducted to ensure the right solar submersible water pump is provided.
Water Pumps In Kenya
Water pumps in Kenya by Grekkon Limited are varied for different purposes. This provides a wide choice to select from for growers according to irrigation use. Below are water pumps by Grekkon Limited
Water pumps in Kenya
Categorisation
1. By displacement
1.1. Centrifugal pumps work through centrifugal force to drive water that enters the impeller. They use the rotational energy from the spinning impeller to produce hydrodynamic energy
1.2. Positive displacement water pumps use a piston, a diaphragm, or a rotating cog or gear to mechanically move a fixed volume of water through the pump chamber
An electric centrifugal water pump
2. By Location
2.1. Surface pumps suck water through an inlet pipe, then pump it out from an outlet pipe. They are set horizontally on dry surface. Theses are; electric surface pumps including booster pumps, solar surface pumps, diesel and petrol generator water pumps
A diesel water pump
2.2. Submersible water pumps work under water in wells. The size and power depends on the well depth, and discharge rate. They are either solar or electric powered
A submersible solar water pump
3. By power output
3.1. Electric motor powered pumps are either electric (AC current), or solar (DC current) water pumps
An electric surface pump
3.2. Generator powered water pumps are either diesel or petrol types. These are available as high pressure, high volume, low pressure and low volume
A petrol water pump
Water Pumps In Kenya
What To Consider When Buying Your Water Pump
1. The head/ pressure rating
This is the vertical pumping distance in meters or bars. The higher it is, the higher the pressure needed, and the more powerful is the engine or motor. Fuel engine (generator) or electric motor power is horse power (Hp), or in Kilowatts (kW) for the latter
2. The flow rate
This is the amount of water pumped evacuated per unit time. It is in litres per minute or per hour. The higher it is, the larger the water pump inlet and outlet size
For agricultural use, PVC or HDPE water pipes are connected to these pumps. The pipes evacuate water to the crops
3. The power rating
The motor or engine size provided in kilowatts (kW) for the former, and in horse power (Hp) for the latter determines the water pump’s efficiency. The larger the flow rate and the discharge, so will the engine or motor be