Launching in five markets, the new extended range of solar submersible pumps provides off-grid water supply for stock watering, irrigation, and agricultural water supply and transfer
Grundfos has introduced the SQFlex Large, an extension of its SQFlex solar powered submersible pump range, in five markets in the Asia-Pacific region – Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to lowering on-farm energy use and carbon emissions, the range offers several advantages over traditional grid-based or diesel-powered pumping systems, including easy installation, low maintenance, and low operating costs.
SQFlex Large is designed to meet the demand for solar energy pumps while withstanding the diverse weather conditions spanning the region. With the extension, Grundfos’ SQFlex now includes five high-speed models – three large, one medium and one small capacity – providing a comprehensive range of solar-powered water pumping applications.
The SQFlex Large provides off-grid water supply for stock watering, irrigation, and agricultural water supply and transfer. The solutions include a built-in frequency converter which ensures compatibility to power from any source, as the motor runs on both AC and DC from power sources such as solar panels and generators. The range also incorporates intelligent dry-run sensor protection – in the event the bore runs dry, the motor is protected and will stop running, restarting automatically.
Rick Holland, senior regional sales director, water utility – Asia-Pacific and country director Australia, commented: “The SQFlex Large range extension demonstrates our continued priority to develop products that meet the needs and expectations of our customers while straying true to our commitment to offering sustainable solutions. The new range allows our customers to expand their solar application capabilities with a simple and reliable complete pumping solution that is easy to install with very little maintenance needed.”
Operators will be able to access the Grundfos GO Solar mobile app that provides three ways to size solar-powered water systems. The app will allow customers to size solar pumping systems offline, and provides a built-in water calculator based on geolocation, which determines the average estimated amount of water needed for homes, crops, or livestock.
The Grundfos GO Solar app is available on the App Store for both iOS and Android devices.
