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Kiriti Catholic Community water

Aquaview Engineering Kenya Ltd > Decking > Kiriti Catholic Community water
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Installation of Hybrid Solar-Electric Pumping System

Aquaview successfully completed the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a high-efficiency hybrid solar-electric water pumping system for Kiriti Catholic Church. Supported by Living Water International and Caritas, this project delivers a reliable, sustainable water source for both church facilities and the surrounding community by integrating renewable solar energy with grid utility backup.

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Key Technical Specifications

Borehole & Hydrological Profile

  • Borehole Depth: 190m
  • Static Water Level (SWL): 33.98 m
  • Pumping Water Level (PWL): 129.80 m
  • Pump Installation Depth (PID): 168 m
  • Discharge Flow Rate: 8 m^3/hr
Key Technical Specifications

  • Energy Cost Reduction: Maximizes solar energy during daylight hours, drastically cutting operational electricity costs.

  • Uninterrupted Supply: Seamlessly switches to grid power during prolonged overcast conditions or peak evening demand.

  • Community Resilience: Delivers a secure daily yield of clean water to enhance health, sanitation, and institutional operations.

System Components & Equipment

  • Pumping Unit: PEDROLLO 4SR6/32-S Pump End paired with a 4PD/5.5 $4\text{ kW}$ Submersible Motor (Hybrid Solar/AC configuration).

  • Riser Pipeline: $2''$ heavy-duty 21-bar riser pipes ($3\text{-meter}$ standard lengths).

  • Solar Infrastructure: Ground-mounted, heavy-gauge steel PV array support structure optimized for daily peak sun exposure.

  • Storage & Elevation: $6\text{-meter}$ fabricated steel tower supporting a $10,000\text{-liter}$ plastic storage tank positioned near the wellhead.

  • Electrical & Controls: Dual-input hybrid control panel, dry-run protection, surge arresters, liquid level sensors, and all required safety fittings.

Project Information

Category

:  Water Pumping System

Client

:  Living Water International/ Caritas

Year

:  2024

Objective

:  Improve access to safe, reliable water

Location

:  Marmanet Ward, Nyahururu

Water Source

:  Borehole

Power Source

:  Solar energy

Storage

:  Elevated water tank

Beneficiaries

:  550 households

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