Solar Water Pumping Design in PVsyst: DC & AC Systems

Harnessing solar energy for water pumping is one of the most impactful applications of renewable technology, providing sustainable solutions for agriculture, irrigation, and rural development. This course, Design of DC & AC Solar Water Pumping Systems in PVsyst, is your complete guide to mastering the design, simulation, and analysis of solar-powered pumping systems using industry-standard PVsyst software.

Through step-by-step lessons, you will learn how to design both DC and AC solar water pumping systems with practical workflows. Starting from importing site data and orientation settings, you will explore hydraulic calculations, pump and controller sizing, solar array configuration, and shading analysis. The course also covers advanced topics such as Total Dynamic Head (TDH) calculation, loss definition, horizon and sun-path evaluation, 3D site construction, economic feasibility, and professional PDF report generation.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to independently design optimized solar pumping systems tailored to user needs, ensuring reliability, cost-effectiveness, and maximum performance. Whether for small-scale irrigation or large water distribution projects, this course equips you with real-world skills that employers, farmers, and solar businesses are looking for today.

Prerequisites

This course is designed to be beginner-friendly, but having the following knowledge will enhance your learning:

• Basic understanding of solar energy and photovoltaic systems

• Familiarity with terms like tilt angle, azimuth, and efficiency losses

• Fundamental knowledge of water pumping systems (helpful but not mandatory)

• Access to a computer with PVsyst software installed

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Engineering students and professionals looking to specialize in solar water pumping design

• Solar entrepreneurs and startups who want to expand their services into solar irrigation projects

• Farmers, NGOs, and rural development agencies exploring sustainable water pumping solutions

• Renewable energy enthusiasts who want to gain practical, software-based design expertise

• Project managers, consultants, and policymakers working in solar water projects

Why Take This Course? (Key Benefits)

Learn by Doing – Hands-on training in PVsyst with real project workflows for DC and AC solar pumps
Industry-Relevant Skills – Gain expertise that directly applies to solar irrigation, rural electrification, and commercial projects
Comprehensive Coverage – From site assessment and hydraulic analysis to economic evaluation and final report generation
Boost Career Prospects – Open opportunities in solar EPC companies, consulting firms, and government-funded projects
Contribute to Sustainability – Be part of the clean energy revolution by designing systems that save fuel, cut costs, and provide water security
Professional Confidence – Build the ability to design complete, optimized solar water pumping projects independently

With this course, you don’t just learn how to use PVsyst—you learn how to create impactful, real-world solar water pumping solutions that matter.

In this course Participants will able to learn the following points:

1.  Design of DC Solar Water Pumping System in PVSyst

• Introduction about PVsyst for Solar Pumping Design

• Importing Site Location and Meteo File in PVSyst

• Setting the Tilt Angle and Azimuth Angle in Orientation Parameter in PVsyst

• Calculation of Total Dynamic Head for Solar Pump

• Defining Water Needs (Pumping Hydraulic Circuit and Head) in PVSyst

• Defining Systems like Pump Sizing, Controller Sizing & Solar Array in PVSyst

• Defining Systems like Solar Array in PVSyst

• Defining the Detail Losses for Solar Pump in PVSyst

• Defining the Horizon and Sun path Chart Diagram

• Defining Near Shading and Building 3D Solar Plant in PVSyst

• Economic Evaluation of Solar Pump in PVSyst

• Solar Water Pumping System Report Generation in PDF in PVSyst

2. Design of AC Solar Water Pumping System in PVSyst

• Introduction about PVsyst for Solar Pumping Design

• Importing Site Location and Meteo File in PVSyst

• Setting the Tilt Angle and Azimuth Angle in Orientation Parameter in PVsyst

• Calculation of Total Dynamic Head for Solar Pump

• Defining Water Needs (Pumping Hydraulic Circuit and Head) in PVSyst

• Defining Systems like Pump Sizing, Controller Sizing & Solar Array in PVSyst

• Defining Systems like Solar Array in PVSyst

• Defining the Detail Losses for Solar Pump in PVSyst

• Defining the Horizon and Sun path Chart Diagram

• Defining Near Shading and Building 3D Solar Plant in PVSyst

• Economic Evaluation of Solar Pump in PVSyst

• Solar Water Pumping System Report Generation in PDF in PVSyst