Use of solar pumpsets and rooftop solar systems is on the rise in institutions, including hospitals, hotels, and educational institutions, in the city.
The government recently came out with BIS standards for solar pumpsets. “All the pumpset manufacturers here make solar pumps, especially for agricultural applications. The potential is huge in the future for domestic pumpsets too,” says V. Krishnakumar, president of Southern India Engineering Manufacturers’ Association.
At present, solar pumpsets are found to be beneficial in areas where is there is no grid power supply. Almost all the State Government issue tenders for solar pumpsets for agricultural use. However, farmers are reluctant to use these pumps. The panels need to be maintained regularly. “In fact, there is a demand for high pressure pumps to maintain the solar panels,” he says.
