The advantages of solar water pumps over conventional electric pumps are given below:

• Solar water pumps do not require any fuel or electricity to operate. Once installed, solar water pumps do not incur the recurring costs of electricity or fuel.

• Does not get affected by power cuts, low voltage, single phase problems or the motor burning.

• Can be installed in remote areas where electricity is unavailable or diesel is difficult to procure.

• Incurs low maintenance costs as solar water pumps have fewer moving parts as compared to a diesel-powered pump and thus, fewer chances of wear and tear.

• No lubricants are required for operation and hence no chances of water/soil contamination due to the lubricants.

• Easy to operate