Solar Water Pump for Farms & Borewells

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How a Solar Water Pump Works

The solar panels generate DC power from sunlight. The VFD (variable frequency drive) converts and controls this power to run the pump motor, matching its speed to the available sunlight through the day. Water is drawn straight from your open well or borewell and delivered to your field or storage tank. The more sun, the more water — which lines up naturally with the irrigation season. There are no fuel costs and very little to maintain.

Types of Solar Water Pumps

DC solar pump — runs directly on solar with no need for grid power. Best for fully off-grid, remote farms.

AC solar pump — uses an inverter/VFD and can also run on grid power as a backup where a connection exists. Suited to higher-capacity needs.

Submersible solar water pump — sits inside the borewell to lift water from deep sources. The right choice for deep borewells common across Saurashtra.

Surface / monoblock pump — sits above ground for open wells, tanks and shallow water sources.

Avirat helps you match the pump type and horsepower to your water depth and daily requirement.

Solar Water Pumps for Agriculture

For farmers, a solar water pump replaces the running cost and hassle of a diesel pump. Instead of paying for diesel every irrigation season — or waiting for night-time grid supply — you irrigate during the day on free solar power. It’s a strong fit for Saurashtra’s farms and borewells, and once the system is in, your water cost for the next 25 years is close to zero. Many farmers recover their own share within the first season of diesel savings.

Solar Water Pump Price

The price of a solar water pump depends on its horsepower (HP), the pump type (AC or DC, surface or submersible), and your water depth. As a rough guide before subsidy: a 3 HP system starts lower, a 5 HP system runs around ₹3–₹3.5 lakh, and larger sets cost more. Avirat gives you an exact price after checking your borewell and water needs.

5HP Solar Water Pump Price with Subsidy

A 5 HP solar water pump is the most common size for medium farms. Before subsidy it’s around ₹3–₹3.5 lakh — but under PM-KUSUM, a farmer’s share can drop to roughly ₹28,000–₹35,000, with the government covering the rest. That’s the cheapest way to power irrigation for the next two decades. Avirat handles the subsidy paperwork for you.

Solar Water Pump Subsidy in Gujarat (PM-KUSUM)

Under PM-KUSUM (Component B), farmers get a large subsidy on standalone solar agriculture pumps — typically around 60% (30% central + 30% state), with the farmer paying only about 10% and an optional bank loan for the rest. In Gujarat the scheme is run by GEDA, and applications are open year-round.

Avirat is a GEDA-empanelled agency, so we can install PM-KUSUM pumps and manage the full process — application, documents and commissioning — for you.

Common Questions About Solar Water Pumps

What is a solar water pump?
It's a pump powered by solar panels that lifts water from a well or borewell for irrigation, farms or drinking water — with no diesel and no reliance on grid electricity.
How much subsidy can a farmer get in Gujarat?
Under PM-KUSUM, typically around 60% of the cost, with the farmer paying roughly 10%. The scheme runs through GEDA.
What's the difference between AC and DC solar pumps?
A DC pump runs directly on solar and is best for fully off-grid farms. An AC pump uses a drive and can also run on grid power as backup where available.
Which pump do I need for a deep borewell?
A submersible pump, which sits inside the borewell to lift water from deep sources. For open wells and tanks, a surface pump is used.
Does a solar water pump work in cloudy weather?
Output drops with less sunlight, so pumping is lower on cloudy days. Sizing the system correctly for your needs handles this — Avirat's team works that out with you.

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