Solar Borehole Pump Systems in Kenya
Stop paying for power to pump water. We design and install solar borehole pumps sized to your daily water needs, with hybrid and battery options where you need water day and night.
Who Benefits Most From a Solar Pump
Kenya gets strong sunshine for most of the year, which makes solar one of the best ways to run a borehole pump.
High power bills
Your pump is one of the biggest items on your electricity bill. Solar removes that monthly cost.
No grid connection
Farms, ranches and rural plots far from power lines can still have pumped water.
Frequent outages
Solar keeps pumping during blackouts, so your tank keeps filling.
Farms and irrigation
Daytime pumping matches daytime irrigation, which suits drip and sprinkler systems.
Schools and communities
Low running costs make water supply easier to sustain over many years.
Replacing a diesel pump
No more fuel runs, generator repairs or theft of diesel.
A Solar System Built for Your Site
A solar pump only works well when the panels, pump and controller are matched to your borehole and your daily water use. We size everything from your test pumping data and demand.
For sunny areas we fit pure solar. Where steady supply matters more, we fit a hybrid that can also run on grid power.
- Solar panel array sized to your pump and daily water needs
- Solar pump controller and inverter
- Submersible solar pump installation
- Battery backup options for evening pumping
- Grid tie capability for hybrid setups
- Lightning protection and proper earthing
- Panel mounting and secure installation
- Commissioning and handover
How We Install Your Solar Pump
From your water needs to a running system.
Share your details
Tell us your location, borehole depth and how much water you use. A test pumping report helps.
System design
We size the pump, panels and controller, and advise whether pure solar or a hybrid suits you best.
Written quote
You receive the full system design and cost before any work starts.
Install and commission
We mount the panels, install the pump and controls, test the flow and show you how it works.
How much could you save? Our free solar pump savings calculator compares your current power costs with solar and shows your payback time.
Why Choose Bonvic for Solar Pumping
Sized from real data
We match the system to your borehole yield and water level, so you get the water you need without overspending.
Pure solar or hybrid
We fit what suits your use: solar only, solar with batteries, or solar with grid backup.
Protected system
Lightning protection and proper earthing protect your investment in storms.
Drilling to commissioning
We can drill, test, equip and solarise your borehole as one project.
All 47 counties
We install solar pumping systems for homes, farms and institutions across Kenya.
Helpful Guides
Want to understand the details first? These guides from our blog explain more.
Solar borehole pump installation guide
How solar pumps work, how to size them and how fast they pay back.
Read the guide →Borehole pumps guide
Submersible, solar and hand pumps compared.
Read the guide →Borehole vs county water
The real cost of each water source over time.
Read the guide →Best irrigation systems in Kenya
Drip, sprinkler and furrow systems for borehole water.
Read the guide →How a borehole saves you money
The payback on owning your own water.
Read the guide →Borehole equipping
What a complete pump system includes.
Read the guide →Solar Borehole Pump Questions
Can a solar pump work for a deep borehole?
Yes. Solar submersible pumps are available for deep boreholes. The deeper the water and the more you need, the more panels the system needs. We size it from your borehole data.
Does a solar pump work on cloudy days or at night?
It pumps less on cloudy days and stops at night without batteries. Most clients pump into a tank or tower during the day and use stored water at night. Battery or grid hybrid options are available.
How long does a solar system take to pay back?
For most installations the savings on power bills pay back the extra cost within 3 to 5 years. Try our solar savings calculator for your own numbers.
Can you convert my existing electric pump to solar?
Often, yes. Some pumps can run from a solar controller, while others are best replaced with a solar pump. We check your setup and advise.
Will the panels be stolen?
We use secure mounting and can advise on fencing and placement. Many clients place panels inside their compound or on a tower structure.
Do you install solar for farms and irrigation?
Yes. Solar pumping suits daytime irrigation well. We can design the pump and the irrigation system together.
Switch your borehole to solar
Send us your location, borehole depth and daily water use. An engineer will reply with the next step and a system that fits your needs.
Second line: 0797 000 555 · See our completed projects, warranty or all services.