Why Solar Water Pumps Make Sense for Texas Ranches
No Grid Power Needed
Pump water at remote pastures, leases, and line camps miles from the nearest utility pole.
Lower Operating Cost
No fuel, no generator maintenance, no monthly electric bill for the pump.
Reliable in Texas Heat
Brushless DC motors run cooler and last longer, with no carbon brushes to wear out in dusty conditions.
Built for Deep Wells
Stainless steel submersible construction handles the deep water tables common across West Texas and the Panhandle.
Dry-Run Protection
Automatically shuts off if the well runs low, protecting the motor during drought conditions.
Complete, Plug-and-Play Kits
Pump, MPPT controller, and bifacial solar panels sized to match — no separate parts to source.
Compare Pump Sizes
Every model moves roughly the same amount of water per minute — what changes as horsepower increases is how deep the pump can lift that water from. Pick the size that matches your well depth or lift requirement, not just your flow needs.
| Motor | Max Flow | Max Lift |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 HP | 15.3 GPM | 130 ft |
| 0.8 HP | 15.6 GPM | 290 ft |
| 1.34 HP | 17.4 GPM | 326 ft |
| 1.61 HP | 17.4 GPM | 391 ft |
| 2.41 HP | 16.1 GPM | 574 ft |
| 3.0 HP | 15.9 GPM | 782 ft |
| 4.0 HP | 16.9 GPM | 1,050 ft |
Every size is available as a pump-only unit or as a Complete Solar Kit paired with matched bifacial solar panels, mounting hardware, and an MPPT controller.
How to Choose the Right Size
- Shallow stock tanks & shallow wells (under 200 ft): The 0.4 HP or 0.8 HP models cover most cattle-trough and shallow-well setups.
- Mid-depth ranch wells (200–450 ft): The 1.34 HP or 1.61 HP models are the most common choice for typical Texas ranch wells.
- Deep wells (450–800 ft): Common in parts of West Texas and the Panhandle — step up to the 2.41 HP or 3.0 HP models.
- Very deep wells (800 ft+): The 4.0 HP model is built for the deepest water tables and highest-lift applications.
Not sure how deep your well is or what your daily water demand looks like? Talk to a solar specialist — it's free, and they can size a system to your exact well and herd size.
