Introducing Sun-TapTM by Impacts Solar
“Energy consumption can comprise up to 90% of the total lifecycle cost of owning a pump” The Hydraulic Institute
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Impacts Solar has developed the Sun-TapTM Solar Water Pumping system in response to the high energy cost associated with irrigated agriculture and pumping operations. According to UN Water “about 8% of the global energy generation is used for pumping, treating and transporting water to various consumers”.
When compared to other energy sources, Sun-TapTM can bring significant energy cost savings over the life of a pump for large-scale pumping operations. Sun-TapTM uses Impacts Solar’s PerflectionTM Solar Thermal Collector to capture solar heat for powering a low-speed, energy-efficient turbine that directly drives large fixed pumping systems.
Sun-TapTM aims to reduce:
- Operating cost of pumping
- Inefficiency of pumps
- Turbine operating speed
- Ongoing maintenance cost
- Costs for off-grid sites
- Environmental impact
Sun-TapTM applications include:
- Irrigated agriculture
- Flood and spray irrigation
- Beef cattle production
- Bottling plants
- Council water supply
- Mine pumping and dewatering
