Wind Powered Water Pump Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2023-2030)

Wind-powered water pumping systems harness the existing wind energy in a region to pump water to certain heights and store it for later use. These systems consist of a multi-blade rotor, a piston water pump, a gearbox, a storage tank, and auxiliary mechanisms. Access to safe water is a pressing issue for 884 million people worldwide, and difficulties in pumping water from wells and moving it from one location to another contribute to this problem. Improved blade design in wind-powered water pumps has the potential to alleviate these challenges.

In addition, heavy energy consumption and environmental pollution are major concerns in today's world. As the cost of traditional energy sources continues to rise, there is a growing demand for alternative sources of energy. Wind energy is one such alternative that can be harnessed to pump water. There are two types of windmill turbines: vertical axis and horizontal axis. Wind-powered water pumps have a variety of important applications, including agriculture irrigation and livestock watering. The primary objective is to provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional fossil fuel-powered water pumps.

Based on the mechanism, the wind-powered water pump market is bifurcated into electrical pumps and mechanical pumps. The electrical pump segment caters to significant demand in 2022. This is mainly owing to their flexibility as they are controlled by computers and thus can be efficiently compared to mechanical pumps. Moreover, water scarcity in the world is a major factor driving the demand for electrical pumps in the irrigation industry which will eventually escalate the market size of the wind-powered water pump market.

Based on components, the wind-powered water pump market is categorized into mild steel frames, rotor blades, pneumatic cylinders, slider crank discs, shafts, and ball bearings. The rotor blades segment holds a major share of this market. It is important to correctly match the rotor blades to the pump because if a large-diameter water pump is put on a small-diameter turbine over a deep well, at low wind speed the turbine blades may not be able to produce sufficient torque to raise the water to the required level. Therefore, the rotor blade is a crucial component for generating energy in wind powered water pump market.

Based on capacity, the wind-powered water pump market is segmented into <2.5 KWh, 2.5 KWh - 10 KWh, and >10 KWh. The 2.5 KWh - 10 KWh segment caters for an extensive share of the wind-powered water pump market. This range provides sufficient power for water pumping while remaining cost-effective and manageable in size.

Based on end-use, the wind-powered water pump market is categorized into irrigation, off-grid water supply, and water treatment plants. The irrigation segment acquired an extensive share of the wind-powered water pump market in 2022. Water-pumping windmills can pump water from depths of up to 60 meters. They have an advantage over other conventional means of water pumping as no fuel is required to operate them. This makes them ideal for installation in remote windy areas where other means of water pumping are not feasible.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the wind-powered water pump industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Norway, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. Asia Pacific is expected to experience the highest share in the wind-powered water pump market. Wind energy has been utilized across Asia and the Pacific to generate power for various purposes, one of which is water pumping. The potential for wind-powered water pumping to serve as a cost-effective alternative to conventional pumps is enormous in the region. If the wind energy potential matches the demand for water in any specific area, wind pumping could significantly contribute to the supply of water for drinking and irrigation in rural areas of developing countries.

Some of the major players operating in the market include: Grundfos Holding A/S, IWAKI CO. Ltd', Solaris Energy Inc, WinWind, GE Renewable Energy, Greenko Group, FCC Aqualia, Lorentz, Aermotor Windmill Company, and Bergey Windpower Co.