Beating Rising Diesel Costs: The Smart Solar Pump Revolution

For decades, Cambodian farmers have relied on diesel generators to power irrigation pumps. But with volatile fuel prices, this reliance is becoming unsustainable for profitability.

The Solar Shift

Solar water pumps are the obvious alternative, providing free energy from the sun. However, they have a limitation: they only run when the sun is shining intensely.

The IoT Integration Solution

By connecting a solar pump to a Chalatex Smart Controller, farmers gain crucial advantages:

• Automated Scheduling: Run the pump exactly during peak sun hours (e.g., 10 AM to 2 PM) without needing to be there manually.
• Remote Shut-off: If a sudden storm rolls in, turn off the pump from your phone to prevent tank overflow or water wastage.
• Hybrid Management: Automatically switch to grid power or a backup generator only when necessary, prioritizing free solar energy first.

The return on investment for a smart solar system is now under 2 years for most medium-sized farms.