Solar Pump Inverter Specialists

Run Your Pump
Straight from the
Sun. No Battery.

Hydroseal supplies and installs solar pump inverters — Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that convert solar panel DC power directly to run any standard AC borehole or surface pump. No battery bank. No fuel. No electricity bill.

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No Battery Required
Pumps directly from solar panels during daylight
Variable Speed Drive
Pump speed adjusts to available sunlight — no waste
Works with Any AC Pump
Connect to your existing 3-phase or single-phase pump
Built-in Protections
Dry-run cutoff, over-voltage, over-temperature, overload

The Technology

How a Solar Pump Inverter Works

A solar pump inverter (VFD) takes DC from your solar panels and converts it to variable-frequency AC to drive any standard pump motor — adjusting speed in real time to match available solar power.

1

Solar Panels

Panels generate DC voltage. The more sun, the more power available to drive your pump.

2

MPPT Tracking

Built-in MPPT continuously finds the optimal operating point to extract maximum power from the panels.

3

DC to Variable AC

The inverter converts panel DC into variable-frequency three-phase AC to drive your pump motor.

4

Pump Runs

Your existing AC pump runs at variable speed — faster in bright sun, slower in clouds. Always pumping.

5

Tank Fills

Water pumped during the day fills your storage tank. Use freely at night — no battery needed.

Product Catalogue

Solar Pump Inverters & Prices

Real, in-stock brands trusted by engineers across Kenya. All prices in KES inclusive of VAT. Compatible with standard AC submersible, borehole and surface pumps.

Best Seller
Grundfos CU 200
Grundfos 0.4 – 3 kW
Grundfos CU 200 Solar Controller
CU 200 — for SQFlex Pumps
The most popular solar pump controller in Kenya for home boreholes and small water supply schemes. Pairs exclusively with Grundfos SQFlex pumps. Built-in MPPT, dry-run protection, float switch input and LCD display.
3 kW
Max Power
30–90V
DC Input
IP54
Rating
Built-in MPPTDry-Run CutoffFloat Switch InputLCD DisplaySQFlex Only
Grundfos
Grundfos IO 101
Grundfos 0.75 – 2.2 kW
Grundfos IO 101 Solar Pump Controller
IO 101 — Universal DC Solar Drive
Universal solar pump controller for Grundfos SP submersible pumps. Accepts wide-range DC solar input, built-in MPPT, tank level float switch input, dry-run protection and GSM alert option.
2.2 kW
Max Power
48–150V
DC Input
IP55
Rating
MPPTDry-Run StopFloat SwitchGSM OptionSP Pump Series
German Quality
Lorentz PS2
Lorentz 0.3 – 6 kW
Lorentz PS2 C-SJ Solar Controller
PS2 C-SJ — for Lorentz SJ Pumps
German-engineered solar pump controller widely used in Kenya for boreholes, cattle troughs and smallholder irrigation. Pairs with Lorentz SJ submersible pumps. Bluetooth app monitoring and tank level control standard.
6 kW
Max Power
50–400V
DC Input
IP65
Rating
MPPTBluetooth AppTank Level ControlIP65Single Phase Out
Budget Pick
SolarTech SPID 2.2kW
SolarTech 2.2 kW
SolarTech SPID 2.2kW 3-Phase Solar VFD
SPID-S 2R2G — 3-Phase Output
Affordable and reliable 3-phase solar VFD for standard AC submersible and surface pumps up to 2.2kW. Works with any brand pump. Low-voltage soft start protects motor on cloudy mornings. Popular for small boreholes and farms.
2.2 kW
Motor
3-Phase
Output
IP65
Rating
MPPT3-Phase AC OutSoft StartDry-Run StopAny Pump Brand
Farm & School
SolarTech SPID 5.5kW
SolarTech 5.5 kW
SolarTech SPID 5.5kW 3-Phase Solar VFD
SPID-S 5R5G — 3-Phase Output
Mid-range solar VFD for farms, schools and borehole water schemes. Drives any 5.5kW 3-phase submersible pump from 7–8 solar panels. Very popular for drip irrigation in Nakuru, Kiambu and Laikipia. Includes RS485 comms.
5.5 kW
Motor
3-Phase
Output
IP65
Rating
MPPT3-Phase AC OutRS485Auto RestartAny Pump Brand
Home Borehole
Franklin SubDrive Solar
Franklin Electric 0.75 – 1.5 kW
Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar 1HP
SubDrive SolarPAK — 4" Pumps
Purpose-built solar drive for 4" Franklin Electric submersible pumps. Reliable and simple — used widely in Kenyan rural homes and off-grid properties. Integrated MPPT, automatic dry-run cutoff and LED status indicator.
0.75 kW
Motor
48–96V
DC Input
IP54
Rating
MPPT4" Franklin PumpDry-Run CutoffLED StatusSingle Phase Out
Commercial
Isomet ISD 11kW
Isomet 11 kW
Isomet ISD 11kW Solar Pump Inverter
ISD-11000 — 3-Phase, Generator Backup
Heavy-duty solar VFD for large boreholes and commercial irrigation. Drives any 11kW 3-phase pump from 12–16 solar panels (400W). Features advanced MPPT, GSM remote monitoring and AC grid / generator backup input for non-stop pumping.
11 kW
Motor
14 kW
PV Input
IP65
Rating
MPPTGSM MonitorGen/Grid Backup3-PhaseAny Pump Brand
Industrial
Isomet ISD 22kW
Isomet 22 kW
Isomet ISD 22kW Solar Pump Inverter
ISD-22000 — 3-Phase, SCADA Ready
Industrial solar VFD for large borehole water schemes, county irrigation and water utilities. Drives any 22kW 3-phase pump from up to 28kW of solar panels. SCADA-ready with Modbus RS485, GSM monitoring and generator fallback.
22 kW
Motor
28 kW
PV Input
IP65
Rating
MPPTGSM/SCADAModbus RS485Gen Backup3-Phase
Large Scale
SolarTech SPID 37kW
SolarTech 37 kW
SolarTech SPID 37kW 3-Phase Solar VFD
SPID-S 37G — County & Utility Grade
Large-scale solar pump inverter for county water projects, large commercial farms and water utilities. Drives any 37kW 3-phase submersible pump from up to 46kW of solar panels. GSM cloud monitoring and SCADA integration standard.
37 kW
Motor
46 kW
PV Input
IP65
Rating
MPPTGSM/SCADAGen Backup3-PhaseCounty Grade

Quick Reference

All Models Compared

Compare power, output type and key features to find the right solar pump inverter for your pump and borehole.

Model Brand Motor kW Max PV kW Output MPPT GSM/Remote Gen Backup Any Pump Price (KES)
CU 200Grundfos0.4 – 33.5Single PhaseSQFlex only62,000
IO 101Grundfos0.75 – 2.23Single PhaseOptionalSP series48,000
PS2 C-SJLorentz0.3 – 67Single PhaseLorentz SJ88,000
SubDrive SolarFranklin Electric0.75 – 1.52Single Phase4" Franklin42,000
SPID 2.2kWSolarTech2.233-Phase38,000
SPID 5.5kWSolarTech5.573-Phase68,000
ISD 11kWIsomet11143-Phase148,000
ISD 22kWIsomet22283-Phase285,000
SPID 37kWSolarTech37463-Phase490,000
Solar pump installation
Zero Running Cost
No fuel, no bill — just sunlight every day

Why Choose Us

Why Kenyans Choose
Hydroseal for Solar Pumping

We match the right inverter to your pump, borehole and solar array — size it correctly the first time, install it properly and support you long after commissioning.

Correct Sizing — First Time

We assess your borehole static water level, pump motor nameplate (kW/HP), daily demand and your location's peak sun hours to select the exact inverter model and solar array size — no guessing.

Works with Your Existing Pump

Our solar VFDs connect directly to your existing 3-phase or single-phase AC pump motor — no need to buy a new pump. Just add panels and the inverter and you're running on solar.

Full Installation & Commissioning

Electrical installation, panel mounting, pump wiring, float switch setup, parameter programming, testing and operator training — all done by our experienced team.

Nationwide After-Sales Support

Remote fault diagnosis and parameter adjustments over WhatsApp, and fast on-site response anywhere in Kenya for any technical issues after installation.

Our Reach

Where We've Installed Solar Pump Inverters

Solar pump inverters running boreholes, farms, schools and community water points across Kenya — zero electricity bills, every single day.

Counties Served
Nairobi Kiambu Nakuru Laikipia Mombasa Kisumu Kajiado Nyeri Turkana Marsabit Garissa Machakos
Laikipia Ranch
Rumuruti, Laikipia
Cattle Ranch — 2,000 Acres
Isomet ISD 11kW driving a Grundfos SP17-9 submersible from a 120m borehole. 12× 550W panels. Waters 800 cattle daily — replaced a diesel generator costing KES 45,000/month. Paid off in under 14 months.
Isomet 11kWAgriculture
Nakuru School
Nakuru County
Boarding School — 700 Students
SolarTech SPID 5.5kW connected to an existing Grundfos SP 5.5kW borehole pump. 8× 400W panels added. School electricity bill cut by KES 28,000/month — all water pumped free during school hours.
SolarTech 5.5kWEducation
Ruaka Apartments
Ruaka, Kiambu
80-Unit Apartment Block
Franklin Electric SubDrive Solar on a 4" home borehole. 4× 250W panels pump directly to the roof tank each morning. Residents no longer depend on KPLC power to fill the tanks — saving KES 8,000/month.
Franklin 1HPResidential
Turkana Community
Turkana County
UNICEF Community Water Point
Lorentz PS2 C-SJ with Lorentz SJ17-4 pump serving 1,200 people from a 95m borehole. 6× 300W panels. Running 4 years without a breakdown — fully off-grid, zero running cost.
Lorentz PS2Community
Naivasha Farm
Naivasha, Nakuru
Horticultural Farm — Drip Irrigation
Isomet ISD 22kW driving two 11kW irrigation pumps from a 26kW solar array. Powers drip irrigation across 40 acres of vegetables — saving KES 120,000/month on electricity for the estate.
Isomet 22kWAgriculture
Garissa Water Scheme
Garissa County
County Government Water Scheme
SolarTech SPID 37kW driving a Grundfos SP77 from a 180m borehole. 46kW solar array supplies 50,000L/day to 4 villages. Fully solar-powered — no generator, no electricity bill, serving 3,000+ residents.
SolarTech 37kWCounty Project

Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★
"We spent KES 45,000 every month on diesel for our generator. Hydroseal installed the Isomet 11kW solar VFD and our cattle now get water every day from the sun — for free. The system paid for itself in 14 months."
JM
James Mutuku
Ranch Manager, Laikipia
★★★★★
"The Lorentz PS2 system Hydroseal installed for our community borehole has been running 4 years without any problems. Their team came, trained our local operator, and even follow up by phone. Truly life-changing for our people."
AW
Amina Wario
Community Leader, Turkana
★★★★★
"Our school was paying KES 28,000/month just for pumping water. Hydroseal connected the SolarTech 5.5kW VFD to our existing pump in one day. We haven't paid a single water pumping bill since installation."
PN
Paul Ndung'u
Bursar, Nakuru Boarding School

Stop Paying to Pump Your Borehole.

Tell us your pump motor size (kW or HP) and borehole depth — we'll spec the correct solar pump inverter and panel array and give you a full quote the same day.

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