The diagram illustrates the functional mechanism of a water pump that harnesses solar energy. The main components of the system are a solar panel with photovoltaic cells, an underground bore or well, a bore pump, and a water tank.
The process begins when the photovoltaic cells of the solar panel, which are sensitive to sunlight, capture sunlight and convert it to DC power. This energy is immediately supplied to the bore pump, which is situated below ground level in the well. The pump transforms electrical energy to kinetic energy to lift the water from underground source.
The water is successfully raised above the ground level and delivered into the water tank for storage. At this stage, the energy used to lift the water is retained as potential energy due to the water’s height in the water tank. Ultimately, this accumulated water is distributed from the tank to the nearby village, completing the entire process.
