Solar Water Pumps for Farms in Kenya: Prices and How to Choose
Quick answer: Solar water pumps cost KSh 18,230 to KSh 38,250 in Kenya for pump systems suited to homes, small farms and livestock watering. Choose by the daily water you need, the total head (lift) and the water source (borehole, well, river or tank), and pump into a storage tank during sunshine hours.
Key facts
- Price range: KSh 18,230 – KSh 38,250
- No fuel or grid bills: pumps during daylight
- Pump into a raised tank to store water for night and cloudy days
- Size by daily litres and total head
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Solar pump prices
DAYLIFF DDPS60 DC Solar PumpKSh 18,230
DAYLIFF SUNFLO-S 300 Stainless Solar PumpKSh 28,880
DAYLIFF SUNFLO-B2 400C3 Solar Pump SystemKSh 33,080
DAYLIFF SUNFLO-B2 800C3 Solar Pump SystemKSh 38,250| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DAYLIFF DDPS60 DC Solar Pump | – | KSh 18,230 |
| DAYLIFF SUNFLO-S 300 Stainless Solar Pump | – | KSh 28,880 |
| DAYLIFF SUNFLO-B2 400C3 Solar Pump System | – | KSh 33,080 |
| DAYLIFF SUNFLO-B2 800C3 Solar Pump System | – | KSh 38,250 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Full range: Water pumps.
How to size a solar pump
- Daily water: household use, livestock (count animals) and irrigation area.
- Total head: depth to water plus height to the tank plus pipe losses.
- Sun hours: plan on the pumping hours of a normal day, not a perfect one.
Pick a pump that delivers your daily litres at your total head within those hours, then match the panels to the pump.
Surface or submersible solar pump?
- Surface: rivers, dams, shallow wells and tanks within suction range (about 7 m).
- Submersible: boreholes and deep wells.
Get more from the system
- Use a raised tank and gravity to irrigate or supply the house.
- Keep panels clean and free of shade.
- Fit a float switch so the pump stops when the tank is full.
See also how to choose a water pump.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a solar water pump in Kenya?
H-TECH/Herritech solar pump systems cost KSh 18,230 to KSh 38,250 depending on size.
Can a solar pump work on cloudy days?
It pumps less. Store water in a tank on sunny days so you have enough for cloudy days.
Do solar pumps work at night?
Not without batteries; most systems pump in daylight into a storage tank.
Can a solar pump irrigate a farm?
Yes, when sized for the area and crop water needs, usually with a storage tank and drip irrigation.