During hot months and in hot areas the requirement for water is high. Private households and farms need stable and consistent water supply. Solar water pumps are electrically driven pumping systems. Similar to a photovoltaic system they transform sunlight into electricity. Solar water pumps use the generated electricity to pump water. According to each individual need, [...]

The applications of off-grid solar systems are manifold. The examples in this chapter are selected as being the most important aspects and application examples of off-grid solar systems. a) Electrification of rural and remote areas More than 2 billion people lack regular access to electricity and most of them belong to rural households that generate [...]