A solar borehole combines a drilled water borehole with a solar-powered submersible pump, panels, controller and overhead storage tank. Clean water produced during daylight and stored for 24/7 use — zero electricity bills, zero ECG dependency.
Components of a Solar Borehole System
☀️ Solar Panels
2–6 panels (400W each). Mounted near the borehole.
⚙️ DC Submersible Pump
Sized to borehole depth and yield.
🔋 MPPT Controller
Manages power from panels to pump.
💧 Storage Tank
Sized to cover overnight and cloudy-day demand.
Solar vs Grid-Powered Borehole
With ECG outages averaging several hours daily in many areas, a solar borehole pays for its higher upfront cost within 2–4 years through eliminated electricity bills — and keeps working through every outage. See our full comparison: Solar vs grid borehole — which is better?
Solar Borehole Cost
Normal price: GH₵35,000 – GH₵75,000
From GH₵25,000
Save up to 60% this month
- Site assessment and drilling
- DC solar submersible pump
- Solar panels and MPPT controller
- Overhead storage tank
- Rising main and distribution pipework
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a solar borehole work at night?
Pump runs during daylight, water stored in overhead tank for use anytime.
Can I retrofit solar onto an existing borehole?
Yes, if it has adequate yield. WhatsApp us your borehole depth and current pump details.