Building Your Livestock Water Supply System
Water Supply for Livestock
Flowatt’s solar pumping solutions provide stable, low-cost water, ensuring your animals always have access to water — even in off-grid areas.
How Solar Water Pumps Work
- Solar panels power the pump to circulate water without grid electricity.
- The hybrid AC/DC design ensures steady operation in all weather, with flexible panel installation on rooftops or open yards.
Small Cattle Farm (10-20 Cows)
Water: 1,000–2,000 L/day
Max. Head: ≤ 60–80 m
Power: ≤ 750W
Max. Flow: 1,000–2,200 L/hr
Pump Size (HP): 0.3–0.75 HP
Medium Cattle Farm (20 - 40 Cows)
Water: 1,500–3,000 L/day
Max. Head: ≤ 80–100 m
Power: 750–1100W
Max. Flow: 1,500–2,500 L/hr
Pump Size (HP): 0.75–1 HP
Mid&Large Cattle Farm (40 - 80 Cows)
Water: 2,000–4,000 L/day
Max. Head: ≤ 100–120 m
Power: 1500–2200W
Max. Flow: 2,200–3,300 L/hr
Pump Size (HP): 1–1.5 HP
Large Cattle Farm (80 - 120 Cows)
Water: 4,000–8,000 L/day
Max. Head: ≤ 120–150 m
Power: >2200W
Max. Flow: 3,000–4,500 L/hr
Pump Size (HP): 1.5–3 HP
How to Select the Best Solar Water Pump for Livestock
Calculate Lift & Head
STEP 1 - Requirements
• What is the water source? (Borehole or River)
• Daily water need? (m³/day)
Step 2 — Calculate Total Lift
- Total Lift = H1 + H2 + 10% × L
- H1: Water surface to ground height
- H2: Tank height
- L: Water delivery distance
Step 3 — Pump Head
- Total Lift ≈ 30%–70% of Max Head
Step 4 — Pump Flow
- Max Flow > Daily Water Use
Choosing the Proper Solar Panels
- Choose a solar panel array with a total power about 1.3 times that of the pump.
- Ensure the voltage matches the pump’s operating range for stable performance.
Solar Water Pump Case – Livestock
- Flowatt FLW-3SSH2.2/140-D72/900 deep-well helical rotor pump was deployed on a 130-meter borehole to provide a high-head, high-efficiency solar pumping system for livestock water supply.
- The system now delivers 3–4× the required daily water output with zero fuel cost, replacing the previous diesel pump and ensuring stable, maintenance-light operation.
Choosing the Proper Solar Pump for Your Livestock
Not Sure Which System Fits You Best?
Tell us about your water source, distance, and daily needs. We’ll provide a customized, cost-effective solar pumping solution for you.