How many solar panels do I need for 1 hp motor?
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How many solar panels do I need for 1 hp motor?
1 hp is 745.7 Watts. Roof type solar panels (72 cells) go up to 300W at “ideal” conditions. So, at full sunshine, one would need 3 panels to run a 1 HP pump, but since conditions are rarely ideal, I would say that at least twice as many are needed (6 panels).
How many solar panels do I need for a 1hp water pump?
Specifications of 1HP DC Pump
| Particular | Description |
|---|---|
| Solar Water Pump | 1 HP |
| Solar pump type | DC submersible |
| Pump head | 20 meter |
| Solar panel | 900 watt |
How do you calculate the full load of a DC motor?
Full load current I, I =P. / 1.732 * V Amps.
Can an AC motor be run on DC?
(1) AC motor cannot run on DC Supply because of most of AC motor like Single-Phase Induction Motors, Three Phase Induction Motors, Synchronous Motors need alternating flux, not static flux. As we know that only AC can produce alternating flux. So AC motor cannot run DC supply.
What kind of pump do I need for a solar power system?
There are pumps that are designed to connect directly to solar panels. And becoming more common are “VFD” (variable frequency drives) that take solar power in and make 3 phase power coming out. For larger systems (2 HP is pretty large), you are generally better off using a VFD type unit and 3 phase pump.
How long does a solar power battery last?
Batteries tend to be expensive, and only last 5-7 years, and need maintenance. There are pumps that are designed to connect directly to solar panels. And becoming more common are “VFD” (variable frequency drives) that take solar power in and make 3 phase power coming out.
How much power does a direct attach fuel pump have?
The direct attach pumps are generally in the ~1 HP range and, while very nice pumps that will last many years, they are not cheap–And may not be easy to get in your region of the world (India?). Some discussions about VFD (Variable Frequency Drives)…
Can I run a 3 phase motor with a VFD?
Ideally, you want a 3 phase motor to run with a VFD, or, at the least, a single phase capacitor start 3 wire motor with an external (top of well head) capacitor. Franklin Electric, I believe, has a unit available: But this is a (I believe) AC unit only (not solar).