Solar Powered Water Borehole on the South Downs
West Sussex
176m
Borehole depth
Solar PV
Power source
20,000 litres
Storage
4,000m
Pipework
Objective
A livestock farmer on the South Downs needed a water supply for their isolated farm with no electrical supply, requiring an innovative off-grid solution.
About the project
Nicholls designed, supplied and installed a 176 metre water borehole system for a livestock farm situated in an isolated position on the top of the South Downs. Due to the lack of electrical supply, the water borehole is powered using solar PV panels.
Within the plant room there is a backup generator. The borehole water is collected in a 20,000 litre storage tank with a chlorine dosing unit to ensure water quality. Nicholls also laid approximately 4,000 metres of water pipe and associated water troughs to distribute water across the farm.
As part of Nicholls' commitment to customer service, an annual maintenance service is provided for complete peace of mind.
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