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Note: The most up to date specifications are available on the dedicated ACRES / ACRES CP website under Non Productive Investments – Click Link Here
Provides a reliable mechanism for pumping water from a supply to a large number of water troughs.
Why?
1. Install a new Solar Pump
2. You cannot apply for support under ACRES and TAMS or any other scheme for this action.
3. The Solar Pump must supply water to troughs on CP land.
4. You can put the trough away during the winter, but you must keep it on your holding.
5. You must hold on to receipts/ invoices showing the serial number of the pump for the rest of your ACRES contract.
Implementation Notes
Solar Pump can be moved around the farm. Solar pump can be stored indoors when no stock are on the land.
Additional Guidance:
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How far will it pump the water?
Depending on the model, a solar pump can lift water up 15m vertically and pump it 1.5Km horizontally.
Can I put the solar pump in a shed for the winter?
Yes, a solar pump can be stored indoors when it is not required outside of the grazing season.
Can I move the solar pump around the farm?
Yes, the solar pump can be moved around the farm as required. It must be available for use to supply water troughs in a CP Parcels throughout the grazing season.
