Commodore has always said Solar Pumping creates Savings, and with the introduction of our new Solar Pump Savings Table, we are providing you:

  • Evidence-Driven Results, formulated by current market prices
  • Confidence when choosing Solar Pumps
  • Insight into the surprising running costs of using diesel and mains

It is important to note that Commodore has not included: 

  • Maintenance costs and servicing on diesel
  • Connection fees and daily charges on mains

Therefore the amounts used to compare diesel and mains to solar are conservative.

We can give you an accurate comparison, and a timeline of how long it will take to pay off your sustainable investment in Solar by:

  1. Quoting a suitable pump for you
  2. Comparing the Solar Pump Motor’s Rating to the Diesel or Mains operated pump
  3. Through the comparison, we can give provide an accurate cost comparison as shown below

Submersible Hybrid Pump 10.8M3-90M comparison to diesel and mains

The 10.8-90 Single Phase Hybrid Pump features a 2.2KW Pump Drive and 10 Solar 275 Solar Panels. This will pump a maximum of 10800L per hour, and 64800L per day, and can pump up to a 90m Head Height. Notably, the purchase price is $5380.

By choosing this solar pump, you would have already paid off the bare running costs of a diesel pump in 3 years, and mains operated pump in 3.83 years. 

The team can make a custom calculation for how long your recommended Solar Pump will pay itself off if you were to use diesel or mains as an alternative. Chances are, you will be surprised!