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In Juba, South Sudan, an innovator in the solar industry has designed, supplied and installed a complete solar water pumping system and storage tanks. Leveraging the abundant sunlight that bathes the region, the solar pump harnesses renewable energy to extract water from boreholes, providing a reliable and cost-effective water supply. The works included a hydro-geological survey of the area, drilling of the new borehole, construction of a steel tank tower and installation of Grundfos SQF 1.2-3 pump complete with solar modules. The total borehole depth was 160 metres, the static water level was 38.90 metres and the dynamic water level was 121.1 metres. The pump installed was a Grundfos SQF 1.2-3 with four solar panels of 545W. The capacity of the tanks is 10,000 litres and the height of the steel tower is 4.5 metres. Closing water access gaps in South Sudan South Sudan has been grappling with issues such as inadequate infrastructure, poor governance, and environmental factors that affect water access. As a result, many areas in Juba lack proper water supply systems, leading to reliance on unsafe water sources like contaminated wells or surface water, which increases the risk of waterborne diseases. Given that access to clean water is not just a necessity but a fundamental right in Juba, limited access to electricity and the high cost of diesel fuel for conventional water pumps exacerbate this issue, particularly in rural areas where infrastructure is lacking. |
