Location: Colchagua Valley, Central Chile
Capacity/Flow: 500m³/day
Solar Installation: 16.56 kWp on 6 trackers ETATRACK active
Lorentz Solar Pump: PS21k CS-J42-10
Land Size: 30 hectares
Solar-powered Vineyard Irrigation System
Problem
With a hot and dry climate and possible variations of the groundwater supply, in order to preserve the high quality of the wine, François Lurton and his team at Hacienda Araucano needed a reliable solution to meet their irrigation needs. Four years ago the comany implemented an “eco responsible policy” which requires an environmentally responsible and long-term sustainable solution.
Solution
iEnergia designed, specified and installed a solar powered water pumping system using LORENTZ pumps and solar trackers. The vineyard now has a solution which greatly reduces drought risk, removes reliance on grid power, allows them to irrigate when it is best for the quality of their produce and saves money. All of this is done while reducing their carbon footprint and impact on the environment. The installation supports the “Biodynamic” labels’ stringent standards.