Snapshot Details
- Product Type: Submersible Pump
- Model Number: Kubwa Max FM1
- Power Supply Type: DC
- Simulated PV Array Size [W]: 610.5
- Simulated Head Value [m]: 19
- High Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day]: 17.4
Product Information
- Brand
Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet SunCulture - Product Type Submersible Pump
- Model Number Kubwa Max FM1
- Power Supply Type DC
- Manufacturer SunCulture Kenya Ltd.
- Warranty [months] 36
- Rated Controller Input Power [W] 540
- Rated Controller Input Voltage [V] 50
- Battery Integrated [yes/no] No
Pump Information
- Pump Type Positive-Displacement
- Motor Type Brushless DC
- Pump Dimensions [L*W*H in cm] 58*9*9
- Rated Head Range [m] 34
- Rated Maximum Flow Rate [m3/h] 7.5
- Rated Pump Ingress Protection (IP) Rating IP68
Test Setup
- Simulated PV Array Size [W] 610.5
- Simulated Head Value [m] 19
Operating Range
- Minimum Irradiance Required to Start Pump [per 50W/m2] See test setup for simulated PV array size and head value used during testing 250
- Maximum Head [m] See test setup for simulated PV array size and head value used during testing 24.2
Maximum Efficiency at 700W/m2
- Maximum Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] Simulated at 700W/m2 Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 32%
- Head Value at Maximum Efficiency [m] Simulated at 700W/m2 Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 15.3
- Flow Rate at Maximum Efficiency [L/min] Simulated at 700W/m2 Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 42.9
Low Irradiance Day - Fully Cloudy (450W/m2 peak)
- Low Irradiance Day: Hydraulic Energy per Day [Wh/day] Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) 125.3
- Low Irradiance Day: Average Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) 33%
- Low Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day] Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) 2.4
- Low Irradiance Day: Hours of Operation [h] Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) 2
Average Irradiance Day - Partly Cloudy (700W/m2 peak)
- Average Irradiance Day: Hydraulic Energy per Day [Wh/day] Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 486.2
- Average Irradiance Day: Average Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 33%
- Average Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day] Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 9.4
- Average Irradiance Day: Hours of Operation [h] Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 6.1
High Irradiance Day - Full Sun (1000W/m2 peak)
- High Irradiance Day: Hydraulic Energy per Day [Wh/day] Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 901.6
- High Irradiance Day: Average Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 33%
- High Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day] Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 17.4
- High Irradiance Day: Hours of Operation [h] Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 8.7
Product Quality Inspection
- Pump External Workmanship and Quality Evaluation [poor/satisfactory/good] Good
- Pump Internal Workmanship and Quality Evaluation [poor/satisfactory/good] Good
- Pump Safety Evaluation [poor/satisfactory/good] Good
- Pump Operating Manual Evaluation [not included/poor/needs improvement/good] Satisfactory
Sampling and Testing Information
- Sample Location Manufacturer Warehouse
- Retail Price [USD] N/A
- Test Laboratory Name Schatz Energy Research Center
- Test Completion Date [MM/DD/YYYY] 3/7/2025
Awards
- Global LEAP Awards No